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FARGO, N.D. (AP) - Sunflower farmers say a German study looking into possible links between the plant and AIDS medicine may grab headlines, but they believe it's too early to increase production of the crop.
Scientists at the University of Bonn say a substance used by sunflowers to fight off a plant disease could be used in new drugs to prevent HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, from reproducing.
The German researchers have patented their method and are looking for private partners to manufacture the substance, according to the Bonn University Web site. It remains to be seen whether the findings would hold up in clinical trials, a statement said.
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