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We report the discovery of securiosides A (1) and B (2). novel acylated tri
terpene bisdesmosides, isolated from tie roots of Securidaca inappendiculat
a. Securiosides A and B showed potent selective cytotoxic activity against
M-CSF-stimulated macrophages and were suggested to have potential as new ag
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