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Yew Bark Fungi Produce Cancer Drug Precursors

Yew Bark Fungi Produce Cancer Drug Precursors

Aspergillus, Trichoderma

What they found

Aspergillus and Trichoderma fungi from Taxus globosa bark produced taxanes like baccatin III, a paclitaxel precursor.

Aspergillus and Trichoderma fungi from Taxus globosa bark produced taxanes like baccatin III, a paclitaxel precursor.

How solid is it?

Lab dish

Lab dish

In vitro (lab dish)

In vitro (lab dish)

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

At a glance

Latin name

Aspergillus, Trichoderma

Aspergillus, Trichoderma

Compound

taxanes; baccatin III; paclitaxel

taxanes; baccatin III; paclitaxel

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Microorganisms

Microorganisms

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Section

HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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Cancer Treatment Innovation

Cancer Treatment Innovation

Fungi isolated from the bark of Taxus globosa trees have shown promising abilities to produce taxanes, crucial for cancer drugs like paclitaxel. Strains of Aspergillus and Trichoderma are particularly effective, producing significant quantities of baccatin III, a precursor to Paclitaxel.

Fungi isolated from the bark of Taxus globosa trees have shown promising abilities to produce taxanes, crucial for cancer drugs like paclitaxel. Strains of Aspergillus and Trichoderma are particularly effective, producing significant quantities of baccatin III, a precursor to Paclitaxel.

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