Glutriptolides (IMAGE)

Johns Hopkins Medicine

Glutriptolides

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Glutriptolides can act as "cruise missiles" against cancer. The glucose component targets glucose transporters (red) in the membrane of cells, pulling the toxic triptolide inside.

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