科学家发现植物酶能制造一种稀有的抗癌化合物,有利于可持续生产。 Scientists discover plant enzymes that make a rare anti-cancer compound, enabling sustainable production.

UBC Okanagan的研究人员已经查明了两种酶,使植物能够生产mitraphylline,这是一种稀有的化合物,具有潜在的抗癌特性。 Researchers at UBC Okanagan have identified two enzymes that enable plants to produce mitraphylline, a rare compound with potential anti-cancer properties. 这项发现解释了植物如何产生复杂的螺旋氧醇类分子, The discovery explains how plants create complex spirooxindole alkaloids—molecules previously difficult to replicate due to their intricate, twisted structures and low natural abundance. 这一突破可以促进利用绿色化学进行可持续的大规模生产,加速开发新的植物药物。 This breakthrough could enable sustainable, large-scale production using green chemistry, accelerating the development of new plant-based medicines. 这项工作由Thu-Thuy Dang博士和Tuan-Anh Nguyen博士领导,涉及与佛罗里达大学的协作以及加拿大和美国研究机构的支持。 The work, led by Dr. Thu-Thuy Dang and Tuan-Anh Nguyen, involved collaboration with the University of Florida and support from Canadian and U.S. research agencies.