Multiple choice

Which of the following is a naturally occurring product being studied as an anticancer agent in humans?

  1. Aclarubicin

  2. Fumagillin

  3. Depsipeptide

  4. Erythropoietin

  5. Thalidomide
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Depsipeptide is derived from a bacterial strain and is reduced to an active compound that promotes apoptosis and inhibits cell proliferation and angiogenesis.

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