Purpurin as a promising anticancer agent: A review of preclinical evidence

Purpurin, a naturally occurring anthraquinone pigment, has gained attention for its promising anticancer properties. This systematic-narrative hybrid review summarises current preclinical evidence on its mechanisms of action, pharmacology, and translational potential. Literature searches were conduc...

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Main Authors:	Fui Ling, Voon, Yu Zhao, Lee, Xiao Ying, Ooi, Charlotte Zi Ern, Tay, Ji Wei, Tan, Chau Ling, Tham, Yu-Cheng, Ho, Ming Tatt, Lee
Format:	Article
Language:	en
Published:	Elsevier B.V. 2026
Subjects:	RC0254 Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology (including Cancer) RM Therapeutics. Pharmacology RS Pharmacy and materia medica
Online Access:	http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/51115/2/Purpurin%20as%20a%20promising.pdf http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/51115/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0367326X25006793 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fitote.2025.107052
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