In a fresh new scientific development, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras and IIT Mandi have unlocked a new dimension in cancer treatment through the metabolic engineering of plant cells. Their research, centered on the endangered plant Nothapodytes nimmoniana, has significantly enhanced the production of Camptothecin, a vital component in anti-cancer drugs like Topotecan and Irinotecan. This breakthrough is particularly significant given the dire situation of N. nimmoniana in India, where its numbers are dwindling due to overharvesting and deforestation. The urgent need for alternative production methods has been a driving force behind this research. The core of this … Continue reading IIT Madras Enhances Camptothecin Production for Cancer Treatment Using Nothapodytes nimmoniana