New Cytotoxic Azaphilones from Monascus purpureus-Fermented Rice (Red Yeast Rice)
Using a cell-based cytotoxicity assay three new cytotoxic azaphilones, including two stereoisomers and designated monapurones A-C (1-3), were isolated from the extract of Monascus purpureus-fermented rice (red yeast rice). Their structures were elucidated by detailed interpretation of spectroscopic...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2010-03-01
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Series: | Molecules |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/15/3/1958/ |