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andrographolide

under Diterpenes
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More on Diterpenes Definition: Twenty-carbon compounds derived from MEVALONIC ACID or deoxyxylulose phosphate.  GEN; prefer specifics    Other names Norditerpenes; Diterpenes, Labdane; Diterpenes, Cembrane; Labdane Diterpenes; Cembrane Diterpenes; Norditerpenoids; Labdanes; Diterpenoids; Cembranes
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
andrographolide [ isoandrographolide ]
  a phytogenic antineoplastic agent; activates caspase 8 and induces apoptosis; structure 		5508-58-7   *Diterpenes Stereoisomerism
Pharma Action Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Antiprotozoal Agents; Antiviral Agents; Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors 		Yao Hsueh Hsueh Pao 1981;16(3):182

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