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Matta Krupa Paul, Mulagani Prashanthi Evangelin, Venkata Phanideep, Mekala Jaya Prakash, Shaik Juhi Suhana and Dr. S Manohar Babu

Abstract: Benzofuran as an important heterocyclic compound is extensively found in natural products as well as synthetic materials. Since benzofuran drivatives display a diverse array of pharmacological activities, an interest in developing new biologically active agents from benzofuran is still under consideration. This review highlights recent findings on biological activities of benzofuran derivatives as antimicrobial and antibreast cancer agents and lays emphasis on the importance of benzofurans as a major source for drug design and development.

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