Tag: natural compounds
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The Marvels of Rapamycin: Unveiling the Potent Compound from Easter Island
Rapamycin, also known as sirolimus, is a remarkable natural compound with a fascinating origin story. Discovered in the 1970s on the remote Easter Island, rapamycin has since emerged as a powerful substance with diverse medical applications. Derived from the soil bacterium *Streptomyces hygroscopicus*, rapamycin’s initial claim to fame was its antifungal properties. However, further research…