Synthetic mushroom toxin

The death cap mushroom is highly toxic. However, some of its toxins can also be healing: amanitins are potential components for antibody-based cancer treatments. Scientists have now introduced a new synthetic route for alpha-amanitin. Their method seems suitable for production on a larger scale, finally making enough of the toxin available for further research.

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