Biological Activities of Hispolon

DOI: https://doi.org/10.55434/CBI.2022.10101

Abstract

Natural products are a great source for the discovery of new chemotherapeutic agents. Phenolic compounds are significant natural products, mostly from the source of microorganisms and plants. Among fungi, mushrooms are not only the source of nutrients but also many bioactive components. In this paper, the authors made a comprehensive review of the biological activities of hispolon. The biological activities like anticancer, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial are possessed by hispolon. Along with anti-tuberculosis properties, hispolon exhibited effectiveness in the treatment of metabolic disorders and functional as immunomodulators.