A cure for cancer is being developed from human breast milk, claim scientists.
A protein in human milk, lactaptin, was found to destroy diseased cells in tests at a Siberian medical institute, the Daily Star reported.
Breast Milk Ingredient can Prevent Deadly Intestinal Problem
Breast milk protein was found to prevent deadly intestinal condition in premature babies, say researchers.
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Project leader Valentin Vlasovs said that the two medications are going through the pre-clinical trial now.
During analyses of the milk proteins they detected a tiny peptide that affected cancer cells. It destroyed cancer cells and left the healthy ones alive, Vlasovs said.
Tests on mice showed the drug works especially well on liver and lung cancers.
Source: ANI
Tests on mice showed the drug works especially well on liver and lung cancers.
Source: ANI
Prospects Of Breast Milk Banking Discussed In India
A spokesperson said that a national consultative meeting for formulating guidelines on human milk banking in India was held here Sunday.
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