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Progress in Synthesis and Accumulation of Hypericin in Hypericum perforatum L.

Song Xin

Abstract

Hypericin is a major bioactive constituent of Hypericum perforatum L.. Its chemical and biological synthesis pathways are provided. Progresses in the study of hypericin accumulation in plant individual development and microcultures of H. perforatum are also reviewed. Further studies of hypericin can be performed using molecular markers and electronic microscopy.

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Key concepts: Hypericin, Hypericum perforatum, Hypericum, Botany, Hyperforin, Chemistry, Biology, Traditional medicine