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Encyclopedia > Diterpene

The diterpenes are a class of molecules with 20 carbon atoms arranged as 4 isoprene units. Some diterpenes are used as pharmaceuticals, for example taxol.


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NSDL Metadata Record -- <it>In vitro </it>antileishmanial effects of antibacterial diterpenes from two ... (187 words)
Since andrographolide and other structurally related diterpenes were shown to have antileishmanial activity, the aim of the present study was to assess the
The clerodane diterpenes 1 and 2 were most active (LD values 1.08 and 4.12 μg/ml respectively) followed by andrographolide and 3.
The clerodane diterpenes (1, 2) which were more potent and selective than labdanes (andrographolide and 3) are promising for further studies and/or development.
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The chemicals, cafestol and kahweol, are members of a chemical family called diterpenes in coffee oils.
The amount of diterpenes varies with the brewing method.
Boiled coffees, such as Greek, Turkish, espresso, and those made in a French "press" coffeemaker, may have 6 to 12 mg diterpenes in a 5-ounce cup.
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