Natural Chemical From Sea Sponges Induces Death In Cancer Cells Via Unusual Pathway, National Cancer Institute Study

ScienceDaily (Aug. 29, 2008) — 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.

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