Salmonella to kill cancer

Now here’s some interesting research.  Researchers have used a modified strain of Salmonella bacteria which when introduced

“The modified Salmonella produce a foreign enzyme in the tumour. Once the enzyme has accumulated at the tumour site, a non-toxic prodrug is administered. The foreign enzyme converts the prodrug to a drug that is toxic, thereby killing the cancer cells,”

This has proven successful in killing melanoma, bowel and breast cancers.

More: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/113472.php

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