What are the Challenges in Using Streptomyces-Derived Compounds?
Despite their potential, utilizing Streptomyces-derived compounds in cancer treatment faces several challenges:
- Toxicity: Many of these compounds are highly potent, which can lead to significant side effects in patients. - Resistance: Cancer cells can develop resistance to these agents, diminishing their effectiveness over time. - Production and Purification: The complex nature of these molecules makes their large-scale production and purification challenging and costly.
