Creator a vaccine against breast cancer Dr. Vincent Tua (Vincent Tuohy) from the United States argues that these injections can reduce the incidence of breast cancer At least 70%. In Russia thus be saved annually several tens of thousands of women.
"We are absolutely convinced that after a while, our a vaccine against breast cancer will apply to all adult women - believes Dr. Tua. - And this prick can prevent cancer, as it is now children's immunizations prevent the development of many other diseases. But in addition, theoretically our modified vaccine can be used against other types of cancer. "
The vaccine aims at alfalaktalbumin protein that is found in most mammary tumors . After the injection the immune system is configured to search and destroy the protein that prevents tumors from forming. Furthermore, the vaccine is able to affect the already established tumors, reducing them by at least 50%.
The tool has been successfully tested in rodents and human trials ahead. Dr. Tua and his colleagues created a population of mice genetically programmed to develop breast cancer . But none of them after the vaccine, the disease has not appeared, in contrast to the mice in the control group, who are sick, almost all. "Our experience is more than obvious result - the type of" yes "or" no ", - says Dr. Tua. - Third here is not given. The vaccine either works or does not work. So far, we can say with confidence what works. And very effectively. "
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