Term Name: podophyllotoxin
Synonyms: (-)-podophyllotoxin, (5R,5aR,8aR,9R)-9-hydroxy-5-(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)-5,8,8a,9-tetrahydrofuro[3',4':6,7]naphtho[2,3-d][1,3]dioxol-6(5aH)-one, 9-HYDROXY-5-(3,4,5-TRIMETHOXYPHENYL)-5,8,8A,9-TETRAHYDROFURO[3',4':6,7]NAPHTHO[2,3-D][1,3]DIOXOL-6(5AH)-ONE, Condylox, Podofilox, Podophyllinic acid lactone, Podophyllotoxin, Podophyllotoxin 7, PPT
Definition: An organic heterotetracyclic compound that has a furonaphthodioxole skeleton bearing a 3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl substituent. It is found in the roots and rhizomes of Podophyllum species and is used for the topical treatment of genital warts.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:50305]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: furonaphthodioxole lignan organic heterotetracyclic compound
has_role: antimitotic antineoplastic agent keratolytic drug microtubule-destabilising agent plant metabolite tubulin modulator
inverse has_functional_parent: etoposide teniposide