Bioactivities of chalcones

This review outlines the different bioactivities of a variety of chalcones. The cytotoxic, anticancer, chemopreventative and mutagenic properties of a number of chalcones are described followed by an account of various of the se unsaturated ketones as antimicrobial agents. The antiviral, antiprotozoa l and insecticidal activities of a variety of chalcones are reviewed as wel l as the enzyme-inhibitory properties and miscellaneous activities of some of these molecules.