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'''Podophyllin''' is a caustic extract from the roots of ''Podophyllum peltatum'' and ''P. emodi.'' It contains [[podophyllotoxin]] and its congeners and is very irritating to mucous membranes and skin. Podophyllin is a violent purgative that may cause CNS damage and teratogenesis. It is used as a paint for warts, skin neoplasms, and senile keratoses."<ref>{{MeSH}}</ref> | '''Podophyllin''' is a caustic extract from the roots of ''Podophyllum peltatum'' and ''P. emodi.'' It contains [[podophyllotoxin]] and its congeners and is very irritating to mucous membranes and skin. Podophyllin is a violent purgative that may cause CNS damage and teratogenesis. It is used as a paint for warts, skin neoplasms, and senile keratoses."<ref>{{MeSH}}</ref> | ||
Podophyllotoxin is the base for a class of [[antineoplastic agents]]. | Podophyllotoxin is the base for a class of [[antineoplastic agents]].[[Category:Suggestion Bot Tag]] | ||
Latest revision as of 07:01, 5 October 2024
Podophyllin is a caustic extract from the roots of Podophyllum peltatum and P. emodi. It contains podophyllotoxin and its congeners and is very irritating to mucous membranes and skin. Podophyllin is a violent purgative that may cause CNS damage and teratogenesis. It is used as a paint for warts, skin neoplasms, and senile keratoses."[1]
Podophyllotoxin is the base for a class of antineoplastic agents.
- ↑ Anonymous (2024), Podophyllin (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.