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A New Squalene-type Triterpene from the Woods of Eurycoma longifolia

Hideji Itokawa, Etsuko Kishi, Hiroshi Morita, Koichi Takeya, Yöichi Iitaka

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Abstract A new squalene-type triterpene with cytostatic activity, named as longilene peroxide, was isolated from the woods of Eurycoma longifolia. The solution and solid forms were elucidated by spectroscopic and X-ray analysis.

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Abstract A new squalene-type triterpene with cytostatic activity, named as longilene peroxide, was isolated from the woods of Eurycoma longifolia. The solution and solid forms were elucidated by spectroscopic and X-ray analysis.

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Abstract A new squalene-type triterpene with cytostatic activity, named as longilene peroxide, was isolated from the woods of Eurycoma longifolia. The solution and solid forms were elucidated by spectroscopic and X-ray analysis.

Key concepts: Triterpene, Squalene, Chemistry, Terpene, Traditional medicine, Stereochemistry, Organic chemistry, Alternative medicine

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