Euphorbia factor L2, a lathyrane diterpenoid isolated from caper euphorbia seed (the seeds of Euphorbia lathyris L.), has been traditionally applied to treat cancer. Euphorbia factor L2 shows potent cytotoxicity and induces apoptosis via a mitochondrial pathway[1].
[1]. Lin M, et al. Euphorbia factor L2 induces apoptosis in A549 cells through the mitochondrial pathway. Acta Pharm Sin B. 2017 Jan;7(1):59-64.
















