Pterostilbene is a type of stilbenoids, a phenolic compound found in various plant species. It is an antimicrobial phytoalexins produced in plants to protect against fungal infection and toxins. In this review, the biological effects of pterostilbene are discussed. It is reported to have wide array of actions including anticancer, neuroprotective, antidiabetic, antiobesity, antihyperlipidemic, anti-atherosclerotic, cardioprotective, antihypertensive, anti-inflammatory, anti-arthritic, antioxidant, anti-allergic, anti-anxiety, anti-androgenic and antifungal activity. Its anticancer potential is more widely explored. These results are seen in-vitro, in-vivo including animal studies as well as clinical human trials.

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紫檀芪：药理活性综述

紫檀芪是一种二苯乙烯类化合物，是一种在多种植物中发现的酚类化合物。它是植物中产生的一种抗菌植物抗毒素，可防止真菌感染和毒素。在这篇综述中，讨论了紫檀芪的生物学效应。据报道，它具有广泛的作用，包括抗癌、神经保护、抗糖尿病、抗肥胖、降高脂血症、抗动脉粥样硬化、心脏保护、抗高血压、抗炎、抗关节炎、抗氧化、抗过敏、抗焦虑、抗雄激素和抗真菌活性。其抗癌潜力得到了更广泛的探索。这些结果可在体外、体内观察到，包括动物研究以及临床人体试验。