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Diverse amino analogs of Ludartin, a cytotoxic guaianolide and a position isomer of an anticancer drug, Arglabin were prepared through Michael type addition at its highly active α-methylene-γ-lactone motif. The semisynthetic derivatives were subjected to sulphorhodamine B cytotoxicity assay against
The hexane extracts of both shoot and root parts of Artemisia amygdalina Decne displayed potent cytotoxic effects. Phytochemical analysis of these active extracts led to the isolation of six cytotoxic constituents, viz., Ergostadien-3β-ol (1), ludartin (2), 5-hydroxy-6,7,3',4'-tetramethoxyflavone
Cancer is one of the most eminent diseases of modern times and numerous natural products derived from medicinal plants have been identified as potential sources of antitumor drugs. A successful anticancer drug must target or inhibit tumor cells whilst causing minimal damage to healthy cells. The