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During tests on mice, Ulubelen found an abortive factor developing cystic degeneration in the ovaries, but was unsure whether the effect was caused by the abortive agent or by some other compound. Ten compounds from the source plant were studied, including screening by a
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Ulubelen's research focuses on isolation, structure determination, and pharmacological investigation of
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