Characterization and antitumor activity of camptothecin from endophytic fungus <i>Fusarium solani</i> isolated from <i>Camptotheca acuminate</i>

Abstract

The endophytic fungi from <i>camptotheca</i> trees are a reliable source for natural anticancer compounds. The endophytic fungi could produce CPT same as plant. The fungal CPT exhibited effective activity at inhibiting cell growth and inducing apoptosis on Vero cells.