The document discusses the discoveries and contributions of Mr. Naga Prashant Koppuravuri. He discovered that adenosine triphosphate (ATP) serves as an energy source in cells. He also developed the cancer treatment methotrexate and discovered broad-spectrum antibiotics like tetracycline and chlortetracycline. Additionally, he found that folic acid can cure tropical sprue. A fungus genus was named Subbaromyces in his honor.

1. Tetracyclines
Mr. Naga Prashant Koppuravuri, M.Pharm, (Ph.D), FAGE.,
Assistant Professor,
Department of Pharmaceutical Chemitry.

4. • Discovered the function of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) as an energy
source in the cell
• Developed methotrexate for the treatment of cancer
• Discovered a broad spectrum of antibiotics including tetracycline and
chlortetracycline
• He subsequently discovered folic acid as a cure for tropical sprue.
• A fungus genus has been named Subbaromyces in his honor