The cytotoxic activity of diterpenoids from Isodon species

Nat Prod Commun. 2012 Aug;7(8):977-8.

Abstract

Fifteen Isodon diterpenoids (1-15) were evaluated for their cytotoxic activity against HeLa and HL-60 human cancer cell lines, and against murine vincristine (VCR)-resistant P388 cells. Kamebanin (14) showed efficient cytotoxic activity against HeLa and HL-60 cells. In addition, although dihydroenmein (2) and trichorabdal B (7) were inactive against several tested cell types, they were found to have cytotoxic-enhancing activity of VCR against VCR-resistant P388 cells.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic / chemistry*
  • Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic / pharmacology*
  • Cell Line
  • Diterpenes / chemistry*
  • Diterpenes / pharmacology*
  • Humans
  • Isodon / chemistry*
  • Mice
  • Molecular Structure

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic
  • Diterpenes