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Genetic, epigenetic and metabolite variation in peripheral European Yew (Taxus baccata L.) populations at an unexplored part of the species natural distribution.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2026
Dalmaris Eleftheria, Avramidou Evangelia, Sarrou Eirini, Xanthopoulou Aliki, Multari Salvatore, Martens Stefan, Aravanopoulos Filippos A
Abstract excerpt
Taxanes form effective anticancer agents, which are found in the leaves and bark of the yew tree (Taxus L.). Paclitaxel (Taxol®) and related taxanes are widely used in cancer therapy. Due to the high demand of taxanes, there is strong pharmaceutical interest in evaluating unexplored population diversity as a potential genetic and biochemical resource. Three peripheral Greek Taxus baccata L. populations (Mt...
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