A synthetic mannan derivative, stearoylmannan phosphate, inhibited the growth of sarcoma-180 C and HeLa-S
3 cells in vitro. Incorporation of
3H-thymidine by HeLa-S
3 cells was inhibited by this compound and in synchronous culture, this compound inhibited the growth of HeLa-S
3 cells only when added immediately after removal of thymidine.
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