A series of C(7)-N-alkylaminoethyl-C(10), C(11)-methylenedioxy- and ethylen
edioxy-camptothecin (3a-g, 4a-h) were prepared. Their syntheses and in vitr
o cytotoxicity were reported. Among 15 derivatives, 3a and 3b showed more p
otent cytotoxicity than Camptothecin, especially in CAOV-3 cell line. (C) 1
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