Therapeutic activities of Aurone, An appositely active molecule-A Review

Aurone is a heterocyclic benzofuranone molecule which is isolated from a natural source, aurone and its derivatives add a new dimension to drug discovery and development due to its anticancer, antidiabetic, antiviral, anti-malarial, anti-hepatitis, antihormonal, anti-diabetic, anti-obesity, anti-cholinesterase inhibitor and anti-inflammatory activity, which inspired chemist due to its incomparable properties. In this review we have compiled various pharmacological activity of aurone molecule in an effort to pave a way for development in this area of research.