Justicidin A Explained
Justicidin A is a organic compound isolated from Justicia procumbens. It is classified as a lignan.[1] [2] The compound may possess cytotoxic effects.[3]
Notes and References
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- Xiong . Lu . Bi . Ming-Gang . Wu . Song . Tong . Yuan-Feng . 2012 . Total synthesis of 6′-hydroxyjusticidin A . Journal of Asian Natural Products Research . 14 . 4 . 322–6 . 22375869 . 10.1080/10286020.2011.653561. 26689006 .
- Fukamiya . Narihiko . Lee . Kuo-Hsiung . 1986 . Antitumor Agents, 81. Justicidin-A and Diphyllin, Two Cytotoxic Principles from Justicia procumbens . Journal of Natural Products . 49 . 2 . 348–50 . 3734816 . 10.1021/np50044a030.