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Cowpea Mosaic Virus: A New Ally in the Battle Against Breast, Colon, and Ovarian Cancers
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Steve Burgess
June 01, 2024
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Cancer Peas
Plant viruses are doing their part to fight cancer. Researchers observed cowpea mosaic virus (CPMV) suppressing tumor growth in mice.
CPMV can’t infect animals
Its foreign nature triggers strong immune responses
Effective against breast, colon, ovarian cancers
Rather than directly targeting the cancer, CPMV acts like an immunotherapy to boost natural responses. Further studies will test compatibility for clinical trials in hopes of giving us another tool to fight cancer. Fun-fact: Cowpeas = black-eyed peas.
Source: ScienceAlert
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