The body will heal itself of cancer itself - without drugs

Scientists have discovered a way by which the human body can self-destroy cancer cells. And for that he did not require medication.

US scientists at Pennsylvania State University have made a revolutionary discovery in treatment of brain tumors   and other cancers when they discovered a molecule called TIC10 that activates a protein that helps the body fight disease. A protein called TRAIL suppresses tumor development during the so-called immune surveillance - the process of "patrols" of our body immune cells to detect and kill cancer cells. As this protein is part of the immune system, it is not toxic to the body, as drugs for chemotherapy or radiation therapy.

During the development of cancer immune surveillance is not carried out, which leads to uncontrolled proliferation of malignant tumors. That is why the action of TRAIL becomes so important. In addition, the small size of the protein allows it to overcome the blood-brain barrier, which the cardiovascular system is separate from the brain. This barrier prevents drugs to penetrate into the brain, which drastically reduces the effectiveness of pharmacological treatment of brain tumors.

"We never expected that this molecule would be effective in treatment of brain tumors And for us it is a pleasant surprise - says study author oncologist Wafik El Dier. - Another positive result that TIC10 TRAIL activates gene not only in cancer but also in normal cells. This so-called "bystander effect", in which kills not only cancer cells but also healthy, which immediately surround them. "

Preliminary studies have shown that the use of the protein in the formulation is safe. It remains to wait for the completion and release drugs on the market. (READ MORE)

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