Oncologist appreciated the study of a substance from sea cucumber against cancer

Professor, chief oncologist of the SM Clinic center, PhD Alexander Seryakov on Thursday, October 1, said that the substance glycoside, which scientists isolated from sea cucumber, was studied on cells of triple negative breast cancer, one of the most aggressive subtypes of the disease. Such a tumor does not respond to hormone therapy, and the possibilities of using targeted drugs are limited.

In the laboratory, glycoside suppressed the growth of tumor cells even in small doses, without damaging healthy ones. However, according to Seryakov, it is not yet known exactly how the substance acts: it directly destroys cancer cells, prevents the development of tumor-feeding vessels, or triggers programmed cell death.

The oncologist, in a conversation with Radio 1, stressed that the study is at the very initial stage. Scientists have yet to determine the mechanism of action of the substance and the dosage at which it can have the necessary antitumor effect.

In late September, scientists at the Yelyakov Pacific Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry of the Far Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences isolated two compounds from sea cucumber that can selectively affect malignant cells. The study showed their effectiveness against one of the most dangerous forms of breast cancer, the website reports. kp.ru

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On the eve, oncologist Rasul Akhmaev called frequent colds, persistent cough and fatigue possible early signs of cancer, notes 360.ru . Gastrointestinal disorders should also be alerted, especially if they do not go away for two to three weeks, as well as loss of appetite, writes RT.

Before that, on September 24, oncologist at the Istra Hospital Farkhod Usmanov spoke about the risks of lung cancer and ways to detect it early. Smoking causes 85-90% of cases of the disease, RIAMO notes.

On September 15, Mikhail Murashko, the head of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, warned of an increased risk of cancer. According to him, this is due "to an increase in life expectancy and a number of processes that are taking place in the whole world," the NSN reports.

Oncologist Dmitry Penzov said in April that many oncological diseases develop latently in the early stages, masquerading as a habitual malaise or the effects of stress. Any unusual symptoms that persist for more than two weeks require medical attention to rule out malignant processes. Pravda.Ru .