Abstract

The antimitotic activity of nimbidin, a drug from the plantMelia azadirecta indica, was assessed by its effect on the meristematic cells of onion root tips. The effect was almost similar to those of colchicine and vinca alkaloids. Recovery trials showed that the drug induces lethal damage in a considerable proportion of treated cells and may hence have applications in cancer chemotherapy.

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