Cytotoxic principles from the sap of Kalmia latifolia

J Nat Prod. 1979 Sep-Oct;42(5):483-8. doi: 10.1021/np50005a008.

Abstract

Examination of the sap of Kalmia latifolia has revealed Grayanotoxin I (1), phloretin (3), and 2',6'-dihydroxy-4-methoxyacetophenone (5) as cytotoxic components. Twenty-one dihydrochalcones have been synthesized and tested for cytotoxic activity. 2'3,3'4,4'-Pentahydroxydihydrochalcone (8) has been found to be cytotoxic and to have marginal activity in vivo. Seven new dihydrochalcones are described.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Carcinoma
  • Cell Line
  • Cell Survival / drug effects
  • Humans
  • Lethal Dose 50
  • Mice
  • Mouth Neoplasms
  • Plants / analysis*
  • Toxins, Biological / isolation & purification
  • Toxins, Biological / toxicity*

Substances

  • Toxins, Biological