Plant Compound Mitraphylline Biosynthesis Decoded for Cancer Research

Researchers at the University of British Columbia Okanagan have decoded how plants create mitraphylline, a rare compound with anti-cancer potential. This breakthrough identifies key enzymes in its biosynthesis, paving the way for sustainable production of this valuable natural medicine. The discovery could accelerate development of new anti-tumor therapies.

• UBC Okanagan researchers identified key enzymes for mitraphylline biosynthesis.
• Mitraphylline, a rare plant compound, shows anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory potential.
• Decoding enables sustainable and scalable production of the compound.
• Discovery published in 'The Plant Cell' advances natural product drug research.
• The compound is found in tropical trees like kratom and cat's claw.

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