Vinblastine and Vincristine Production on Madagascar Periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. Don) Callus Culture Treated with Polethylene Glycol
Vinblastine and vincristine are secondary metabolites from Madagascar periwinkles that have a very high economic value as chemotherapy drugs. These compounds are naturally produced in a very low quantity in planta. One promising alternative method for vinblastine and vincristine production is to use...
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Language: | English |
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Universitas Indonesia
2016-03-01
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Series: | Makara Journal of Science |
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Online Access: | http://journal.ui.ac.id/index.php/science/article/view/5656/3616 |