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Discodermalide - pending
Several years ago, the science team leading our
current expedition uncovered a medicinal metabolite called
Discodermalide, hidden within the chemistry of various deep-sea
sponges of the genus Discodermia. In subsequent trials, the compound
has proven itself to be an effective anti-tumor agent with a
potential to treat some types of cancer. However, synthetic
production of the compound -- a process requiring over 30 steps --
does not look to be a commercially viable option.

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