mezerein [ 1alpha-alkyldaphnane,5-phenyl-2,4-pentadionate daphnetoxin,daphnane ] toxic component of plant Daphne mezereum with anti-leukemic activity against P-388 & P-1210 in mice; can act as a tumor promoter; RN given refers to (12beta(E,E))-isomer; structure
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