Gomisin A: a bioactive lignan from Schisandra chinensis with diverse pharmacological activities and therapeutic potential.
Gomisin A (Gom-A) is a dibenzocyclooctadiene lignan reported from Schisandra chinensis, a plant commonly used in traditional Asian medicine. Studies have indicated that Gom-A has various pharmacological properties mediated through multiple molecular mechanisms. The current review summarizes these bioactivities and the...