Abstract

Sugar derivatives containing sulfur were screened for antitumor activity by using the ascites and solid type of Ehrlich carcinoma cells. The method is based on our previous report.9)β-D-Xylopyranosyl ethylxanthate (I) and β-D-mannopyranosyl ethylxanthate (II) showed a marked antitumor effect on ascites type of Ehrlich carcinoma cells. Some discussions are given about the position or sulfur in these sugars in view of their antitumor activity.

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