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Chemists' breakthrough in synthesis advances a potent anti-cancer agent

Phys.org - Mon 17 Jun 19

It's a feat three decades in the making: Harvard University chemists have achieved what a new paper calls a "landmark in drug discovery" with the total synthesis of halichondrin. Known to be ...

Harvard Scientists Make 'Landmark' Discovery in Synthesizing Anti-Cancer Molecules Found in Sea Sponges

Gizmodo - Mon 17 Jun 19

Harvard and Japanese scientists say they’ve made a “landmark” discovery in cancer drug development. In a new study published Monday, they say they have finally found a way to synthesize ...

Harvard chemists' breakthrough in synthesis advances a potent anti-cancer agent

ScienceDaily - Mon 17 Jun 19

Chemists have achieved what a new article calls a 'landmark in drug discovery' with the total synthesis of 11.5g of halichondrin. Known to be a potent anti-cancer agent in mouse studies, and ...

Harvard chemists' breakthrough in synthesis advances a potent anti-cancer agent, Eurekalert - Mon 17 Jun 19