Rainforest vine compound starves pancreatic cancer cells

Vines, similar to those pictured, contain a compound that could make pancreatic cancer cells susceptible to starvation


Rainforest vine compound starves pancreatic cancer cells Pancreatic cancer cells are known for their ability to thrive under extreme conditions of low nutrients and oxygen, a trait known in the cancer field as "austerity." The cells' remarkable resistance to starvation is one reason why pancreatic cancer is so deadly. Now researchers have identified a compound from a Congolese plant that has strong "antiausterity" potential, making pancreatic cancer cells susceptible to nutrient starvation. They report their results in ACS' Journal of Natural Products.
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