ISSN:
1432-1335
Keywords:
A new carotenoid analog
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Antitumor activity
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P388 leukemia
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Cell culture
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Growth inhibition
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary 4,4′-(3,7,12,16-Tetramethyl-1,3,5,7,9,11,13, 15,17-octadecanonaen-1,18-diyl) bis (1-ethylpyridinium) dibromide (Y-18598), a novel carotenoid analog with 1-ethylpyridine rings as terminal groups, was found to be effective against P388 leukemia which was refractory to amphotericin B and retinoic acid used as representatives of polyene-containing drugs. The life span of leukemic mice was increased by 56% over the control following administration of 2.5 mg/kg on days 1–5. Among these polyene-containing compounds, Y-18598 was the most highly cytotoxic to P388 leukemia cells in vitro.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00390366
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