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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Main Authors: Zong-Lian Jin, Jian-Quan Zheng, Ming-Tao Liu, Ling-Ling Li, Xiao-Ya Shang, Jin-Jie Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2010-03-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/15/3/1958/