Abstract
A new triterpenoid, 2beta,3beta,19alpha,24-tetrahydroxy-23-norurs-12-en-28-oic acid (4), together with three known triterpenoids 3-oxo-19alpha,23,24-trihydroxyurs-12-en-28-oic acid (1), 2alpha,3beta,19alpha,23-tetrahydroxyurs-12-en-28-oic acid (2), 2alpha,3alpha,19alpha,23-tetrahydroxyurs-12-en-28-oic acid (3), was isolated from the roots of Symplocos chinensis. The new triterpenoid shows significant cytotoxic activity against B16 and BGC-823 cells.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Antineoplastic Agents / administration & dosage
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Antineoplastic Agents / pharmacology*
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Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use
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Asteraceae*
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Crystallography, X-Ray
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Humans
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Inhibitory Concentration 50
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Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
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Phytotherapy*
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Plant Extracts / administration & dosage
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Plant Extracts / pharmacology*
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Plant Extracts / therapeutic use
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Plant Roots
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Triterpenes / administration & dosage
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Triterpenes / pharmacology*
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Triterpenes / therapeutic use
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Tumor Cells, Cultured / drug effects
Substances
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Antineoplastic Agents
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Plant Extracts
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Triterpenes