Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5166882 Phytochemistry 2008 6 Pages PDF
Abstract
Cucurbitacins, kuguacins A-E (1-5), were isolated from the roots of Momordica charantia together with three known analogues. Compounds (3-5) possess an unprecedented 25,26,27-trinorcucurbitane backbone. Kuguacin C (3) showed moderate anti-HIV-1 activity with a selectivity index more than 23.68.
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