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Discovery of New Natural Compounds with Cancer-Fighting Potential
Jim Crocker
18th July, 2024
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Key Findings
- Researchers from Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences studied steroidal glycosides from nine different plants for their anti-cancer potential
- They found that certain steroidal glycosides selectively killed cancer cells while sparing normal cells
- Some of these compounds showed enhanced anti-cancer effects when used together, indicating potential for combination therapies
References
Main Study
1) Search for new steroidal glycosides with anti-cancer potential from natural resources.
Published 17th July, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11418-024-01830-1
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4) Chemistry and biological activity of steroidal glycosides from the Lilium genus.