CP2 Small Organic Molecules from Natural Sources: The End of an Era?
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https://doi.org/10.3407/6pdrpq94Keywords:
Natural Products, Drug Discovery, Therapeutic InnovationAbstract
The multinational pharmaceutical industry (Big Pharma) has transitioned towards the development of macromolecules through heterologous production platforms, aiming to protect substantial financial investments associated with developing new therapies.
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