arctigenin

Definition / meaning of arctigenin

A substance found in certain plants, including burdock. It has shown antiviral and anticancer effects. Arctigenin belongs to a group of substances called lignans.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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