Novel cyclotides isolated from Viola philippica showed cytotoxic activity against cancer cell lines, expanding the pool of naturally occurring anticancer cyclic peptides for drug development.
Key findingNovel cyclotides isolated from Viola philippica showed cytotoxic activity against cancer cell lines, expanding the pool of naturally occurring antican
What the researchers found
Novel cyclotides isolated from Viola philippica showed cytotoxic activity against cancer cell lines, expanding the pool of naturally occurring anticancer cyclic peptides for drug development.
Why it matters
Relevant for peptide research.
How the study worked
research study.
What this study cannot tell us
See abstract.
How to read the evidence
emerging evidence.
When this study was published
Published in 2011.
The bigger picture
Advances peptide research.
Questions still open
- Further research needed.
Common questions
What was studied?
What was found?
Read the original research
Isolation and characterization of cytotoxic cyclotides from Viola philippica.
Peptides, 32(8), 1719-23
Citation
He, Wenjun; Chan, Lai Yue; Zeng, Guangzhi; Daly, Norelle L; Craik, David J; Tan, Ninghua. (2011). Isolation and characterization of cytotoxic cyclotides from Viola philippica.. Peptides, 32(8), 1719-23. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.peptides.2011.06.016