Cytotoxic principles from the leaves of Tithonia diversifolia

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Abstract

Three compounds, acetyltagitinin E (1), tagitinin-F (2) and hispidulin (3), were isolated from the leaves of Tithonia diversifolia. The stereochemistry of 1 was further supported by X-ray crystallography. The cytotoxicity of these compounds was also determined. Compounds 1 and 2 showed selective cytotoxicity to Hep G2 human hepatocellular carcinoma cells.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)217-223
Number of pages7
JournalChinese Pharmaceutical Journal
Volume53
Issue number5
Publication statusPublished - 2001

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmaceutical Science

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