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Aplidine is a compound found in tunicates which shows promise in shrinking tumors in pancreatic, stomach, bladder, and prostate cancers. The specific marine organism is <i>Aplidium albicans</i>. Aplidine consists of peptide molecules. In addition to the cancers mentioned above it is also under consideration as a treatment for some types of leukemia. [Wikipedia]
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