**5. Case 1. Exploring new ways: Taxol**

#### **5.1. Taxol**

Among the metabolites with greater interest are the toxoids, these are secondary metabolites that are synthesized by the *Taxus* spp. They are found in the foliage and bark of this tree. The main taxoid of pharmacological interest is Taxol; a polyoxygenated diterpene alkaloid approved by the Office of the Administration of Drugs and Foods. This taxoid is used in the treatment of breast, ovarian, lung and Kaposi's sarcoma related to HIV. Hence, the importance of knowing everything related to the production of this powerful medicine.
