Planta Med 1995; 61(6): 558-559
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-959371
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Inhibitory Effects of Lantadenes and Related Triterpenoids on Epstein-Barr Virus Activation

Akira Inada1 , Tsutomu Nakanishi1 , Harukuni Tokuda2 , Hoyoku Nishino2 , Akio Iwashima2 , Om P. Sharma3
  • 1Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Setsunan University, 45-1 Nagaotoge-cho, Hirakata, Osaka 573-01, Japan
  • 2Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kawaramachi-hirokoji, Kamigyo-ku Kyoto 607, Japan
  • 3Biochemistry Laboratory, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Regional Station, Palampur, H.P. 176 061, India
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1995

1995

Publication Date:
04 January 2007 (online)

Abstract

To search for possible antitumor promoters, inhibitory effects of lantadenes and related triterpenoids from Lantana camara L. (Verbenaceae) on Epstein-Barr virus activation, were tested. The substitutions on the carboxylic acid through an ester bond might play an important role in the activity.

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