Description
This compound is a derivative of cephalomannine, found in species of Taxus. Like other taxanes, this compound may inhibit DNA polymerase and microtubule depolymerization, exhibiting anticancer activity.
References
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Oshige M, Takenouchi M, Kato Y, et al. Taxol derivatives are selective inhibitors of DNA polymerase alpha. Bioorg Med Chem. 2004 May 15;12(10):2597-601. PMID: 15110841.
Pandey RC, Yankov LK, Poulev A, et al. Synthesis and separation of potential anticancer active dihalocephalomannine diastereomers from extracts of Taxus yunnanensis. J Nat Prod. 1998 Jan;61(1):57-63. PMID: 9461653.