Glaucocalyxin A is a natural ent-Kaurane diterpenoid. It has been widely studied for some important biological activities like cytotoxicity and anti-tumour, anti-bacterial, anti-oxidative, anti-coagulative, anti-thrombotic, immune and anti-neuroinflammatory activities. The aim of the present article is to review the available information on Glaucocalyxin A including sources, biological activities and derivatives and also have a look at the future perspectives.
Keywords: Glaucocalyxin A; derivatives; pharmacological activities; sources.