Viridicatumtoxin B (IMAGE)

Rice University

Viridicatumtoxin B

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The molecular structure of viridicatumtoxin B, which has been synthesized and tested by scientists at Rice University. The natural antibiotic and its synthetic variants have potential to help wage the fight against resistant superbugs.

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Nicolaou Group/Rice University

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