👉 Taxine is a type of organic compound that has been identified as a potential drug candidate for the treatment of cancer. It is a type of bile acid and was first described in 1926 by German chemist Hermann Neumann. The name "taxine" comes from the Latin word "taxus," which means "tree," referring to the tree-like structure of the compound itself, as well as its ability to bind with DNA. Taxine is a bile acid that is synthesized