The drug, obtained from this plant, is able to rid the person of tumors during only one course of treatment with the minimum number of side effects, the latest research has shown, writes The Daily Mail.

The chemical compound found in crocus does not injure healthy tissues, attacking only cancer cells. Plus, it destroys more than one type of cancer, being an effective remedy against breast, prostate, lung and intestinal cancer. In theory, all solid tumors can be ideal candidates for drugs with this compound. They will not work only with blood cancer, according to an online edition for girls and women from 14 to 35 years old Pannochka. Net A series of tests on laboratory animals showed: half of the tumors disappeared after just one injection. It is known that the injected drug is made on the basis of colchicine - an extract of crocus of autumn. Employees of the University of Bradford under the leadership of Professor Lawrence Patterson very positively look at the prospect of using the means.

It must be said that colchicine has long been known by scientists for its anti-cancer properties. However, it was considered too toxic for human use. To solve the toxicity problem, the researchers attached a chemical "tail" to the compound. This made it possible to deactivate it.

The compound "turned on" only when it reached the cancerous tumor, due to the fact that the "tail" was disconnected by the MMP enzyme located in the tumor itself.

As soon as this occurs, the compound begins to destroy the blood vessels that feed the tumor with oxygen and nutrients. In principle, tumors use blood to spread throughout the body. Therefore, the tool, called ICT2588, will be able to cope with them as well. The first trials in humans can begin in the next 18 months. If successful, the drug will appear in pharmacies for 6-7 years.

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