The thesis is composed of two parts: the first one is synthesis and anti-tumor activity of the marine alkaloid pityriacitrin and its derivatives, and the second one is synthesis and anti-tumor activity of emodin glycoside analogues.

QSAR study of emodin derivatives against the cell line of KB;

Synthesis of daidzein derivatives and their binding affinities to estrogen receptor;

Chemical synthesis and antitumor activities of emodin derivatives;

Synthesis and anti-tumor activities of emodin derivatives

A series of new emodin derivatives 6～14 containing nitrogen atoms have been synthesized.

Recent progress in bioactivities of curcumin derivatives;

Study on pharmacological activities of curcumin derivatives 9807;

Study of inhibition of curcuminoids and curcumin derivatives on tyrosinase;