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.
Read More Here: http://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/2014/release/tobacco-plant-...
Replies to This Discussion
-
Permalink Reply by Tara on
-
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.
-
Permalink Reply by Sweettina2 on
-
Wow! I didnt know that! Thanks Tara!
"Destroying the New World Order"
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE SITE!
Latest Activity
- Top News
- Everything
PFIZER-GATE verdict - A resounding Slap in the Face for Ursula von der Leyen
🇨🇦🇺🇸🇬🇧🇦🇺 | ++ PFIZER-GATE verdict - A resounding slap in the face for EU corruption-president Ursula von der Leyen ++💉💰 1.8 billion doses of corona...
Strange Horror Story (Told in First Person)
It was 3 AM and I was just getting off work. Owning a small service business, I worked commercial…See More
"Most likely one of their many butt buddies! "
James Comey appears to call for the assassination of President Trump
I'm sure these are the kind of shells Comey is implying here. …See More
"The “white dude in the center” is Bill Gates. People been planning shit for generations."
"Gruesome AI romance photography! "
© 2025 Created by truth.
Powered by
