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Acetogenins from seeds of Annona reticulata
Author(s): F. R. Chang, J. L. Chen, H. F. Chiu, M. J. Wu and Y. C. Wu
Month: Mar
Year: 1998
Publication Type: Article
Journal: Phytochemistry
Volume: 47
Issue: 6
Pages: 1057-1061
Article Topic(s): Medicinal chemistry
Research Setting(s): Laboratory
Species Referenced: Asimina reticulata (Netted pawpaw),
Abstract
Evaluates extracts of seeds of Annona reticulata to isolate compounds for possible medicinal use. Seven cytotoxic acetogenins were isolated, including one new one. Some of the isolated compounds exhibited potent cytotoxicities against several cancer cell-lines.Suggested Citation
F. R. Chang, J. L. Chen, H. F. Chiu, M. J. Wu and Y. C. Wu. "Acetogenins from seeds of Annona reticulata." Phytochemistry 47.6 (1998): 1057-1061.Go back