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Scientists have made a discovery in the direction of cancer treatment, which can bring a big change in the medical world in the future. Researchers in Japan have identified a special bacteria found in the intestines of frogs that can cure cancer.
Science has developed so much, medical science has progressed so much, but till now a full-proof solution for cancer has not been found. But a recent research has awakened hope among the people. Scientists have discovered from research on the bacteria found inside lizards and frogs that intestinal cancer can be treated through them.
Scientists have made a discovery in the direction of cancer treatment, which can bring a big change in the medical world in the future. Researchers in Japan have identified a special bacteria found in the intestines of frogs, which can prove to be very effective in the treatment of colorectal cancer (cancer of the intestine and rectum). This research has raised hopes that in the future, new, safer options may be available for the treatment of cancer in addition to traditional chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
Anti-cancer bacteria found in the intestines of frog and lizard
A research team from Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST) has conducted this study, which has been published in the international journal Gut Microbes. Researchers studied the bacteria present in the intestines of the Japanese tree frog, the Japanese fire-belly newt and the Japanese grass lizard. During this period, he identified a total of nine bacterial strains which were found to have anti-cancer properties. One of these bacteria – Ewingella americana – showed extraordinary results.
Better than current cancer treatment
Ewingella americana gave surprising results in tests of colorectal cancer model conducted on rats. According to research, only one injection of this bacteria through a vein was successful in completely eliminating the tumor. The study recorded a 100 percent ‘complete response’ rate, which is considered much better than current cancer treatment methods such as chemotherapy and immunotherapy. Researchers say that the power of Ewingella americana works on two levels. First, this bacteria directly destroys cancer cells. Secondly, it activates the body’s immune system, which starts the process of ‘apoptosis’. Apoptosis is a natural process through which the body itself eliminates damaged or cancerous cells.
Research will be done on other types of cancer treatment
Another important aspect is that this bacteria accumulates only in the tumor area and does not spread to other parts of the body. This makes the treatment more targeted and the risk of side effects is reduced. According to researchers, the safety profile of Ewingella americana is also much better. The bacteria were no longer found in the blood 24 hours after treatment, and the body’s inflammatory responses returned to normal within 72 hours. Scientists said that in further research this bacteria will also be used on other cancers like breast cancer and pancreatic cancer. Apart from this, work will also be done on safer and more effective ways of delivering the bacteria into the body, such as giving the dose in small portions or injecting it directly into the tumor.
