Natural compounds found to inhibit DNA topoisomerase 1 and reduce DNA damage

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Apr 29, 2025, 12:30 pm200 ptsTop
Researchers have identified two natural compounds, patulin and xestoquinol, as new inhibitors of the enzyme topoisomerase 1, a key element in the correct functioning of DNA. The finding, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, opens new doors to understanding and treating diseases…

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