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Cancer treatment is still considered one of the biggest challenges of medical science. Scientists are constantly searching for new methods that can make treatment more effective and easier. In such a situation, a new study from Japan has attracted the attention of the medical world. In this research, scientists have identified an element related to a special tree frog found in Japan, which has shown effect against cancer. This discovery is also considered important because in the initial trials only one dose has shown positive results. However, experts clearly say that this is still an early stage of discovery, but its results can change the direction of future treatment.
This study has indicated that animals and their related elements present in nature can also play an important role in the treatment of serious diseases like cancer. Let us know about this study in details.
Powerful anticancer drug found in Japan’s tree frog – what does the study say?
This study was done by a team of scientists from Japan. In the study, scientists isolated a special bacteria from the intestine of the Japanese tree frog. After this, the element associated with this bacteria was tested in the lab on rats. In the test it was found that only one dose was sufficient to show effect on the cancer tumor. This test was specifically conducted on the colon cancer model of rats, to understand how the element affects cancer cells.
Scientists could clearly understand the results from this experiment conducted under control conditions. Researchers say that its purpose was to know whether this method could be safe and effective for humans in the future or not. At present this study is at the research stage and it will take time to reach clinical trials.
What were the results and why is this an initial finding?
In the results of the study, it was seen that the effect of this element on cancer cells was very strong during the investigation. Positive results were seen only in limited doses, which inspired scientists to do further in-depth research. However, experts also clarify that this discovery is still in its initial stage. Many levels of testing will be necessary to understand its effect, safety and side effects on humans.
At present it cannot be used as any treatment. Despite this, this study shows a new direction in the field of cancer research and definitely raises hopes for new treatments in the future.