The tropical fruit which contains a secret cancer-fighting molecule
A tropical fruit contains a molecule that can help fight liver cancer – And scientists He discovered how to do it.
The leaves and shells of the Guava fruit plant Includes anti-inflammatoryantibacterial and Even cancer preventive properties.
According to William Chain, who is an associate professor in the Department of Chemical and Biochemistry at Delaware University, and according to the laboratory that finds a molecule in tropical fruit can help fight cancers about liver.
Research published in the journal Angerwandte Chemie It has revealed a way to develop a synthetic form of the Guava molecule, which is known to have fought for fatal cancers.
Using a process called natural product total synthesis, scientists have invented a widely available way. chemicals To reproduce the molecules in the plant.
A Guava contains a molecule that can help fight liver cancer (Getty Images / Istock)
There are approximately 6,600 new liver cancer cases every year in the UK – according to the 18th Cancer Research UK every day, there may be about 9,700 new liver cancer cases until 2040.
However, only 8 percent of people with liver cancer survive for 10 years or longer after the diagnosis.
According to NHS, jaundice, itchy skin, loss of appetite, fatigue, influenza -like symptoms and a lump on the right side of the abdomen are symptoms of expression of liver cancer.
Currently, liver cancer is treated using an operation combination, chemotherapy And heat to eliminate cancer known as thermal ablation, targeted drugs and radiotherapy. However, this depends on the size and type of liver cancer.
However, synthetic molecule can open the door for more effective and cheaper treatments.
“The majority of clinically approved drugs are either made of a natural product or based on a product.” He said. Science Daily.
“But there is not enough natural resources to do enough treatment.
Work writers say that they are the first chemist to create a way to create a method.
Liam O’Grady, the first author of the doctoral student and the article at the chain laboratory, said, ık We entered this unknown region, I think we helped to shed light on this unknown path that could take us there. And I think this wonderful part ”.
The team works with the National Cancer Institute, as the next steps for the process and whether the Guava molecule will be effective in combating other types of cancer.
