# Sesquiterpenes and Asteraceae Studies

**Type:** Topics  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/topics/sesquiterpenes-and-asteraceae-studies-2/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Citations | 256,212 |
| Description | This cluster of papers explores the biological activities of sesquiterpene lactones, particularly their potential in cancer treatment. The research covers apoptosis induction, anti-inflammatory effects, NF-?B inhibition, pharmacological properties, and the chemistry of sesquiterpene lactones derived from various medicinal plants. Additionally, it investigates the potential of compounds like thapsigargin in cancer therapy. |
| Domain | Life Sciences |
| Field | Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/T11547 |
| Works | 81,210 |

## Topic researchers

Showing 12 of 20.

- [Amirhossein Sahebkar](https://scholariq.org/researchers/amirhossein-sahebkar/)
- [Muhammad Ashraf](https://scholariq.org/researchers/muhammad-ashraf/)
- [Michael B. Sporn](https://scholariq.org/researchers/michael-b-sporn/)
- [Masao Omata](https://scholariq.org/researchers/masao-omata/)
- [Isabel C.F.R. Ferreira](https://scholariq.org/researchers/isabel-c-f-r-ferreira/)
- [Javad Sharifi‐Rad](https://scholariq.org/researchers/javad-sharifi-rad/)
- [Jonathan Gershenzon](https://scholariq.org/researchers/jonathan-gershenzon/)
- [Loren H. Rieseberg](https://scholariq.org/researchers/loren-h-rieseberg/)
- [Thomas Efferth](https://scholariq.org/researchers/thomas-efferth/)
- [Steven V. Ley](https://scholariq.org/researchers/steven-v-ley/)
- [Miquel Martorell](https://scholariq.org/researchers/miquel-martorell/)
- [Liang Cheng](https://scholariq.org/researchers/liang-cheng-2/)

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