Ancient Tomb Fungus Reveals Potential Cancer-Fighting Compounds
TL;DR
Scientists have discovered that the fungus Aspergillus flavus, found in Tutankhamun's tomb, produces compounds called asperigimycins that show promise in treating leukemia by disrupting cancer cell division, highlighting the potential of natural products in drug discovery.
- Deadly fungus in Tutankhamun’s ‘cursed’ tomb can help fight cancer The Telegraph
- A class of benzofuranoindoline-bearing heptacyclic fungal RiPPs with anticancer activities Nature
- Engineers turn toxic ancient tomb fungus into anti-cancer drug Phys.org
- Deadly "Pharaoh's Curse" Fungus Can Help Fight Cancer, New Study Finds NDTV
- Potent Anti-Cancer Compounds Identified in Deadly Fungus Inside Precision Medicine
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