Cytotoxic and tumor inhibitory agent from Polygala macradenia gray (Polygalaceae): 4′‐demethyldeoxypodophyllotoxin

Joseph J. Hoffmann, Richard M. Wiedhopf, Jack R. Cole

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Abstract

The chloroform fraction of Polygala macradenia exhibited activity against the P‐388 lymphocytic leukemia and human epidermoid carcinoma of the nasopharynx test systems. The constituent responsible for this activity was a lignan, 4′‐demethyldeoxypodophyllotoxin (C21H20C7). The identity was proven by elemental analysis; PMR, IR, mass spectrometric, and melting‐point determinations; and preparation of a derivative.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)586-587
Number of pages2
JournalJournal of pharmaceutical sciences
Volume66
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 1977

Keywords

  • 4′‐Demethyldeoxypodophyllotoxin—isolated from chloroform fraction of extract of aerial parts of Polygala macradenia, evaluated for cytotoxic and tumor inhibitory activity
  • Cytotoxic activity—lignan isolated from chloroform fraction of extract of aerial parts of Polygala macradenia evaluated
  • Polygala macradenia—chloroform fraction of extract of aerial parts, lignan isolated, evaluated for cytotoxic and tumor inhibitory activity
  • Tumor inhibitory activity—lignan isolated from chloroform fraction of extract of aerial parts of Polygala macradenia evaluated

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pharmaceutical Science

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