Cytotoxic activity of the root extract from Myoschilos oblongum.
The crude methanolic root extract of Myoschilos oblongum exhibited a significant cytotoxic activity against PZ-HPV-7 human prostate cells. Furthermore, two esters of docosanol were isolated from the CH(2)Cl(2) extract.
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Universidad Tecnica F Santa Maria, Av Espagna 1680, Casilla, Valparaiso 110-V, Chile.
Chamy
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Garbarino
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Tita
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Vitalone
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Di Fabio
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Nicoletti
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D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002455:Cell Division / Q000187:drug effects*; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008517:Phytotherapy; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018517:Plant Roots; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy; D029630:Santalaceae; D014407:Tumor Cells, Cultured / Q000187:drug effects
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents; D010936:Plant Extracts