Successfully extracted molecules can remove breast cancer cells from perilla

A group of researchers from the Mexican National Polytechnic Institute (IPN) has announced the successful extraction of a molecule from the celery (scientific name: Hyptis suaveolens) capable of removing breast cancer cells, Especially with cancer cells MDA-MB-231 and MDA-MB-436.

According to a reporter in Mexico, after isolating many molecules extracted from perilla , the scientists chose a strongest terpene (a group of unsaturated hydrocarbons or organic compounds) to test on the line. MCF-7 or estrogen receptor cells are positive (ER +) , because about 70-80% of breast cancer cases are derived from these two cells, as well as on MDA-MB-231 and MDA cells. -MB-436.

Terpene possesses selective properties, so it destroys cancer cells without sequelae.

The results showed that the above terpene possesses selective properties, so it destroys cancer cells without sequelae and does not produce the same changes as observed in cancer cells.

As the next step of the study, the team of researchers will test the effects of new terpene on animals and conduct toxicological studies to confirm the harmlessness of internal organs and cells. blood cells.

Scientist José Rubén García Sánchez said that the discovery of the molecule is due to the experience of indigenous people in Copainala, Bang Chiapas, using medicinal plants to fight chronic diseases and tumors .

Scientists appreciate the initial success of the study. However, the road ahead is still long to come up with a widely applicable drug because obtaining 1 gram of compound requires a lot of effort and is difficult to synthesize chemicals.