Lignans hepatoprotective activity

Lignans are a well-known class of widespread natural phenolic compounds that exhibit great structural and biological diversity and are commonly found in vascular plants from various families [1]. They are present at different levels of abundance in all plant parts, including roots, rhizomes, hardwood, bark, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits and seeds [2]. Lignans are of considerable pharmacological and clinical interest and are used in the treatment of cancer and other diseases [3]. The extensive pharmaceutical use of lignans is due to their antitumor, antiviral and hepatoprotective properties as well as many other beneficial activities. 

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