Synthesis and Biological Activity of Bromolignans and Cyclolignans

Abstract
Nine lignan derivatives (4-12) have been obtained from (-)-yatein by treatment with DDQ and NBS. They showed moderate antineoplastic activity (P-388, A-549, HT-29) compared with podophyllotoxin, but some of them have a better therapeutic index. None of the tested compounds shows antiviral (HSV-1, VSV) or enzyme inhibitor (ADA, DHFR, GST) activities.

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