The chemistry, biosynthesis, biological properties and the wound healing activity of isohexenylnaphthazarin pigments are being reviewed. Dermatological studies indicate that these long known plant Products may be regarded as a new class of drugs.
Boraginaceae - Alkannin - Shikonin - Naphthazarin - Biosynthesis - Antibacterial Activity - Antitumor Activity - Cytotoxicity - Wound Healing.
