Natural Chemical From Sea Sponges Induces Death In Cancer Cells Via Unusual Pathway
Friday, August 29, 2008 - 09:28
in Biology & Nature
A chemical called candidaspongiolide (CAN) inhibits protein synthesis but also kills cancer cells by triggering caspase 12-dependent programmed cell death, according to an article in the Aug. 26 online issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.