Bioconversion of terpenes to obtain anti-cancer agents

Project 29

Problem to be solved:
High cost of cancer treatment

Proposed Innovation:
• Biotechnological process from byproducts of citrus industry
• An alternative for the treatment of cancer

Differential:
• Original molecule in medicines with antitumoral activity
• Produced on the “Green Chemistry” system
• National raw material
• Low-cost production

Development status:
Prototype

Intellectual property status:
BR 10 2014 0204431

Technology transfer status:
Prospecting partnership

Coordinator:
Antonio Carlos Siani / Farmanguinhos

Contact:
Gestec/VPPIS – Phone: 21 3882-9099 / 3882-9120 or portfolio@fiocruz.br