A
research team in Taiwan indicates that peptide fragment derived from cow’s milk
can kill human stomach cancer cells. Three peptide fragments derived from
lactoferricin B which is a peptide in milk were evaluated, only one of these
fragments, LFcinB25 reduced the survival of human Gastric Adenocarcinoma cells.
After an hour, LFcinB25 migrated to the cell membrane of the Gastric
Adenocarcinoma cells, within 24 hours the cancer cells had shrunk in size and lost
the ability to adhere to surfaces. This study also suggested Beclin-1 may
enhance LFcinB25 cytotoxic action. Beclin-1 plays a central role in tumor
growth. This study found that cleaved beclin-1 increase over time after
LFcinB25 exposure. This will be used to potentially treat gastric cancer.
Should
this study be further explored? Or should this be shut down? There are many
studies out there to find a treatment, but what do you think is important in a
good study?
Here
is the article if you like to read it:
I think that this study should definitely be explored further seeing that their preliminary study revealed promising results! A good study should improve the health/well-being of an individual, while reducing the negative effects.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Betsy's description of what a good study entails. I also think this study should be pursued. It seems like it will have limited negative side effects, provided the individual isn't lactose intolerant. I wonder what this fragment does within the cell to break it down and why it targets only cancerous cells. There's a lot more work to do here as far as understanding the mechanics behind the working of this fragment.
ReplyDeleteSo all I have to do is constantly drink milk, and I'll be ok?!
ReplyDeleteJust kidding.
This is definitely a study that has much potential to have promising results in the future. I think they should continue!