The poisonous venom of snakes like the black cobra and viper may provide a possible cure for cancer, according to a new research.
A team of scientists at the Drug Development Division in the India Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata, has found that proteins present in snake venom can be used to prepare anti-cancer drugs.
The scientists are now trying to single out the proteins in the venom that have anti-cancer properties and inhibit the growth of malignant cells.
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"The research can provide clues for development of anti-cancer drugs and our team is working on developing such drugs," Aparna Gomes, who led the team, told PTI.
The scientists studied the anti-carcinogenic activities in the crude venom of Indian Monocellate Cobra and Russell's Viper on cancer of the skin, tumour (soft tissues) and blood in mice.
"Snake venom is a complex mixture of several toxic proteins and enzymes. These proteins not only inflict death to human beings, but can also be used for the treatment of cancer and many other diseases," Gomes said.
The study published in the Journal of Ethnophamacology gives an overview of various snake venom components that have prospects in health and diseases.
Sunday, September 9, 2007
Cancer therapy thorugh Ayurveda or Ayurvedic medicines
Anticancer medicines and treatment
Scientifically proved natural sources of anticancer principles are selected, processed without any degradation and used for the cancer therapy at the AAMRC Calicut. All treatment availed patients,irrespective of their status (beginning or advanced stage/ radiated /chemotherapy received or non received/post operated) are benefited in way of cure, relief of pain and sufferings and extension of span of life.
Treatment at AAMRC(Athulya Ayurvedic Medical Research Centre)
Initially, a thorough examination of the patient is done to determine the disease status. The medical history, type of the treatment availed and the medicines administered are also considered in determining the protocol for treatment. Duration of the treatment depends on the disease status and response to the medication. Depending on the response the patient is advised to take specific supportive therapy also.
Scientifically proved natural sources of anticancer principles are selected, processed without any degradation and used for the cancer therapy at the AAMRC Calicut. All treatment availed patients,irrespective of their status (beginning or advanced stage/ radiated /chemotherapy received or non received/post operated) are benefited in way of cure, relief of pain and sufferings and extension of span of life.
Treatment at AAMRC(Athulya Ayurvedic Medical Research Centre)
Initially, a thorough examination of the patient is done to determine the disease status. The medical history, type of the treatment availed and the medicines administered are also considered in determining the protocol for treatment. Duration of the treatment depends on the disease status and response to the medication. Depending on the response the patient is advised to take specific supportive therapy also.
What is cancer?
Cancer is a group of diseases characterised by uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells. If the spread is not controlled, it can result in death. Cancer is caused by both internal and external factors. Internal factors include inherited mutations, hormones, immune conditions and mutations that occur from metabolism. External factors include tobacco, radiation, chemicals, and infactious organisms. These factors may either act together or act in sequence to initiate or promote carcinogenesis. Ten or more years often pass between exposures or mutations, and detectable cancer. Cancer is treated by surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, hormones and immunotherapy.
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