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Diterpenes
Definition
: Twenty-carbon compounds derived from MEVALONIC ACID or deoxyxylulose phosphate.
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Other names
Norditerpenes; Diterpenes, Labdane; Diterpenes, Cembrane; Labdane Diterpenes; Cembrane Diterpenes; Norditerpenoids; Labdanes; Diterpenoids; Cembranes
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Drugs
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triptolide [ PG490 ]
also has antiangiogenic activity; a phytogenic antineoplastic agent; a tri-epoxide phenanthrene from Chinese herb, Tripterygium wilfordii; structure
38748-32-2
*Diterpenes
*Phenanthrenes
Epoxy Compounds
Anti-Inflammatory Agents
, Non-Steroidal
Tripterygium
Pharma Action
Antispermatogenic Agents
;
Immunosuppressive Agents
;
Antineoplastic Agents, Alkylating
J Am Chem Soc 94(20):7194;1972; J Org Chem 42(15):2569;1977