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A rare cancer-fighting plant compound has been decoded
Researchers at UBC Okanagan have uncovered the process plants use to create mitraphylline, a rare natural compound that has attracted attention for its possible cancer fighting properties. Barber Faculty of Science identified the first known plant enzyme capable of twisting a molecule into the distinctive spiro shape. "UBC Okanagan's mentorship and support made this possible, and I'm excited to keep growing as a researcher here in Canada."