Uses
Eupatolide is an antitumor agent that can be isolated from Eupatorium formosanum. Eupatolide has cytotoxic activity and inhibits human epidermoid carcinoma of larynx cell growth in vitro[1].
Definition
ChEBI: Eupatolide is a germacranolide with formula C15H20O3, isolated from several Inula species. It exhibits anti-cancer properties. It has a role as an antineoplastic agent and a plant metabolite. It is a germacranolide, a homoallylic alcohol, a secondary alcohol and a gamma-lactone.
References
[1] Lee KH, et al. Eupatolide, a new cytotoxic principle from Eupatorium formosanum HAY. J Pharm Sci. 1972 Apr;61(4):629-31. DOI:
10.1002/jps.2600610432
