A plant is discovered to contain a chemical that is effectiv…
A plant is discovered to contain a chemical that is effective for treating high blood pressure, but unfortunately causes peripheral neuropathy. A medicinal chemist discovers that by removing one of the side chains from the molecule that the drug retains its blood pressure lowering effect, but no longer causes peripheral neuropathy. This version of the drug eventually receives FDA approval. What is the best term to describe this drug’s source?
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