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What are annonaceous acetogenins?

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Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Pawpaw tree extracts: These are derivatives of long-chain fatty acids which are potent inhibitors of mitochondrial & cytoplasmic production of ATP & related nucleotides. Their cytotoxicity shows great promise as antitumor, pesticidal, antimalarial, anthelmintic, antiviral, and antimicrobial agents. Products for treating head lice, fleas, & ticks have been developed. Research progresses.

Answered 2/13/2015

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