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Chembiochem : a European journal of chemical biology2026ReviewDrug Delivery

1. Shikonin: From Biosynthesis and Pharmacological Mechanisms to Translational Safety and Drug Delivery

Joshi N, Semwal P, Rawat B, Kumar R, Oliveira Ms, Rai N, Et Al.

Shikonin (SHK) is a red naphthoquinone produced mainly in the roots of Boraginaceae species and has been investigated for anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, neuroprotective, cardioprotective, hepatoprotective, and wound-healing activities. This review critically integrates botanical sources and…

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