General Structure of the Newly Synthesized Aziridine Epothilone B (IMAGE)

Rice University

General Structure of the Newly Synthesized Aziridine Epothilone B

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This is the general structure of the newly synthesized aziridine epothilone B analogs developed at Rice University. The red-colored structural motifs designate the novel functionalities introduced into the epothilone B molecule that led to their enhanced properties as cancer-fighting agents.

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Nicolaou Group/Rice University

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