Cytotoxic principles From the Sap of Kalmia latifolia

Abstract
Examination of the sap of K. latifolia revealed grayanotoxin I (1), phloretin (3) and 2'',6''-dihydroxy-4-methoxyacetophenone (5) as cytotoxic components. Twenty-one dihydrochalcones were synthesized and tested for cytotoxic activity [using human nasopharyngeal carcinoma 9KB cells]. 2'',3,3'',4,4''-Pentahydroxydihydrochalcone (8) was cytotoxic and had marginal [antineoplastic] activity in vivo. Seven new dihydrochalcones are described.

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