For instance, cytarabine, a chemotherapy drug used to treat certain types of leukemia, was inspired by compounds found in the Caribbean sponge Cryptotethya crypta. Similarly, miltefosine ...

Marine lipids show promise against cancer. Some, such as omega-3 fatty acids found in foods like oily fish, might act ...

Consider the anti-cancer Caribbean sponge Cryptotethya crypta. Drugs already based upon compounds in this sponge include the AIDS drug AZT, an anti-viral drug called ara-A, and the anti-leukemia ...

Cytarabine (Cytosar-U or Ara-C are the brand names): Sourced from the Caribbean sponge Cryptotethya crypta, this medication is a beacon of hope in the fight against acute myeloid leukemia.