Cryptophycin (IMAGE)

Bielefeld University

Cryptophycin

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The researchers want to 'package' the anti-tumor agent cryptophycin in such a way that it only targets cancer cells. The image shows how cryptophycin binds to a protein molecule, as also occurs in cancer cells, thus preventing their growth.

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