ISSN:
1420-9071
Keywords:
Sylvaticin
;
acetogenin
;
Rollinia sylvatica
;
Annonaceae
;
brine shrimp
;
cytotoxicity
;
insecticidal
;
striped cucumber beetle
;
European corn borer
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Sylvaticin (I), a new tetrahydroxy annonaceous acetogenin with nonadjacent tetrahydrofuran rings, has been isolated from the dried fruits ofRollinia sylvatica St. Hil. (Annonaceae). This compound is extremely cytotoxic to human tumor cells and shows promising insect control properties.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01951779
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