abstract |
Acetals of podophyllotoxin-β-D-glucopyranoside or of 4'-demethylpodophyllotoxin-β-D-glucopyranoside having general formula (I) wherein R is OH or OCH3, and R' is an alkyl, aryl or heterocyclic residue, are used for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment or prophylaxis of states of amyloidosis. |