Epothilone-A

May 16, 2005
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Epothilone-A is the first of a new class of compounds that can fight cancer cells that resist conventional chemotherapy. Altough the epothilones work in a manner similar to paclitaxel, they have simpler structures, are easier to make, and dissolve better in water.

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