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What is a podophyllotoxin?

What is a podophyllotoxin? Here are some definitions.

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  1. A toxin obtained from the rhizomes of some South American plants that is the base of the anticancer drug etoposide.
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These are semi-synthetic derivatives of podophyllotoxin, which is an extract from the mandrake plant.
No randomised trials were identified that studied the efficacy of carbon dioxide laser, surgical excision, curettage or cautery, formaldehyde, podophyllin, or podophyllotoxin.
Effects on bone marrow cells of oral treatment with podophyllotoxin derivatives in rheumatoid arthritis.
Compounds 8e i showed the higher insecticidal activity than podophyllotoxin.
One well-studied lignan, podophyllotoxin, is so effective at targeting cancer cells for destruction it has been modified for use in chemotherapy.
Scientists have found the mayapple is an excellent source of podophyllotoxin, a compound used for making cancer-fighting chemicals.

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