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Chemotherapeutically active maytansinoids from Trewia nudiflora

US4313946A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 27, 1981
Grant dateFeb 2, 1982
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Expiry dateJan 27, 2001

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D498/18
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A novel group of maytansinoid compounds has been discovered in the seed tissue of Trewia nudiflora. They are represented by the general formula ##STR1## and are all characterized by a distinguishing methoxy group on the C-15 carbon. These isolates have proven to be effective in causing the remission of one or more types of malignancies.

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