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Planta Med 1988; 54(3): 204-206
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-962404
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-962404
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On the Podophyllotoxins of Root Cultures of Linum flavum
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1987
Publication Date:
24 January 2007 (online)

Abstract
The cytotoxic activity of root cultures of Linum flavum is due to the accumulation of 5-methoxypodophyllotoxin-4-β-D-glucoside. Depending on the cell extraction procedure only the aglycon may be found, as there is evidently a specific β-glucosidase present in the cells. The aglycon exhibits a 250-500 times higher cytotoxic activity than the glucoside.