Scientists Crack the Code Behind a Rare Cancer-Fighting Compound

Scientists Crack the Code Behind a Rare Cancer-Fighting Compound

The discovery opens a path to the sustainable synthesis of anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor agents. Scientists at UBC Okanagan have revealed how plants create mitraphylline, a rare natural substance that shows potential for fighting cancer. Mitraphylline is part of a small family of plant molecules known as spirooxindole alkaloids. These compounds are distinguished by their complex [...]