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III- Diterpene alkaloids
Taxan alkaloids
Taxol (Paclitaxel)
Source: Taxus species, includingTaxus brevifolia, Family: Taxaceae.
Taxol is one of the most promising plant-derived anticancer agent to be identified.
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