title: A review of the biological activity and chemistry of Mallotus japonicus (Euphorbiaceae).
abstract: Biological and pharmacological activities of Mallotus japonicus (Euphorbiaceae) are reviewed. Chemical constituents, biological and pharmacological activities of tannins and related compounds, cardenolides, cytotoxicity, antitumor and antitumor-promoting effects, antiviral activity, and inhibition of HIV-RT activity of this plant are described.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Toyama Medical & Pharmaceutical University, 2630 Sugitan, Toyama 930-01, Japan.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Arisawa