Tropolone is a seven-membered non-benzenoid aromatic compound, serving as a precursor for various Azulene derivatives. It is recognized as a potent mushroom tyrosinase inhibitor, with an IC50 of 0.4 μM, and its inhibitory effects are reversible. This compound exhibits broad anti-viral and anti-fungal activities, demonstrating synergistic effects when co-treated with nucleos(t)ide analog drugs, and shows promise for osteosarcoma research.
- Potent mushroom tyrosinase inhibitor
- Reversible inhibitory effect
- Broad anti-viral and anti-fungal activity
- Synergistic with nucleos(t)ide analog drugs
- Promising for osteosarcoma research