Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5166882 | Phytochemistry | 2008 | 6 Pages |
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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Authors
Jianchao Chen, Renrong Tian, Minghua Qiu, Lu Lu, Yongtang Zheng, Zhongquan Zhang,