Synthesis and absolute configuration of 9-β-D-glucosyloxycamptothecin, a new gluco camptothecin isolated from Ophiorrhiza pumila regenerated plants

Abstract

9-β-D-Glucosyloxycamptothecin, which has been obtained from the regenerated plantlets of Ophiorrhiza pumila, has been synthesized and its structure and the absolute configuration established.

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