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National Center for Natural Products Research
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Natural Products Discovery
The principal objective of the NCNPR’s discovery and development program is to
identify bioactive natural products from plant, marine or microbial sources
that may serve as lead compounds for the development of new pharmaceuticals or
agrochemicals. Scientists from NCNPR and the Department of Pharmacognosy
collect natural product specimens from around the globe. Samples are also
obtained through collaborations with botanical gardens, federal agencies and
other universities. Our drug discovery investigations currently emphasize
agents that control certain infectious diseases, cancer, or immune disorders.
Agrochemical projects seek to identify lead compounds for the development of
environmentally benign and toxicologically safe pest management agents. This
program is conducted in collaboration with scientists in the Natural Products
Utilization Research Unit of the USDA Agricultural Research Service.
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