La Trobe University research has revealed a tobacco plant’s natural defence mechanisms could be harnessed to kill cancer cells in the human body
Scientists at the La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science have identified that a molecule occurring in the flower of the plant that fights off fungi and bacteria also has the ability to identify and destroy cancer.
The defence molecule, called NaD1, works by forming a pincer-like structure that grips onto lipids present in the membrane of cancer cells and rips it open, causing the cell to expel its contents and explode.
The results are published in the journal eLife today.
Lead investigator Dr Mark Hulett said the discovery has potential for use in cancer treatment.
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Permalink Reply by Tara on
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Who would have thought the flower of a tobacco plant fights off bacteria and fungi and has the potential to kill cancer? What a wonderful discovery.
I believe that tobacco over all has gotten a bum rap. Damn... the natives (Indians) were smoking the almighty smokey treat for years without ill effect. It wasn't until the greedy corporate tobacco companies started polluting cigarettes with a multitude of chemicals and additives that we started to see tobacco related illnesses rise.
Everything within moderation of course and organic, unpolluted tobacco is the way to go, if you choose to smoke.
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Permalink Reply by Sweettina2 on
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Wow! I didnt know that! Thanks Tara!
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