Rye Pollen's Cancer-Fighting Structure Revealed for First Time

Rye pollen's cancer-fighting structure revealed for first time

Nearly three decades ago, scientists found that a pair of molecules in rye pollen exhibited an unusual ability to slow tumor growth in animal models of cancer. But progress stalled for one seemingly simple reason: No one knew exactly what the molecules looked like.

Rye pollen’s cancer-fighting structure revealed for first time

Chemists determined the 3D structure of the bioactive molecules in rye pollen, which slow tumor growth in animal models of cancer. With new blueprint, researchers could develop strategies for cancer treatment.