REVERSE 1 (IMAGE)

Rice University

REVERSE 1

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Rice University synthetic chemists have simplified the process to make halichondrin B, top, the parent compound of the successful cancer drug eribulin, bottom. Their reverse synthesis reduced the number of steps required to make the natural product.

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Jenna Kripal/Nicolaou Research Group

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