Euphorbia species are important sources of polycyclic and macrocyclic diterpenes, which
have been the focus of natural-product-based drug research due to their relevant biological …

Common Juniper (Juniperus communis L.) is a gymnosperm that stands out through its
fleshy, spherical female cones, often termed simply “berries”. The cone berries and various …

Diterpenoids are an important class of secondary metabolites in nature with diverse
applications such as pharmaceuticals, flavors and fragrances. Sclareol, a plant-derived …

Plant enzymes often present advantages in the synthesis of natural products with specific
configurations. Farnesene is a pharmacologically active sesquiterpene with three natural …

Gastric cancer (GC) remains a significant global health challenge, particularly prevalent in
East Asia. Despite advancements in various treatment modalities, the prognosis for patients …

Terpenes and terpenoids represent the largest and most structurally diverse group of natural
products, with applications across many fields, including the pharmaceutical industry. These …

Biomanufacturing through precision fermentation is revolutionising traditional methods of
chemical synthesis that rely on the petroleum industry and the extraction of plant materials …