Where can we find better health agents than in nature itself? Over the years natural products and cancer drug discovery are closely linked.
Cancer is just one deadly disease science is fighting over. Could another gem from nature produce a drug discovery?
Natural Anticancer Substances From Red Propolis
Researchers found another potential drug discovery. The Brazilian red propolis catches the scene. This was found in beehives along the coast of the Northeast region.
Interestingly, these contain two substances with anticancer properties. Moreover, laboratory tests show some results. Tests show that this propolis fairly minimizes the increase of cancer cells. Which includes the ovarian, brain, and breast cancer cells.
The research team then isolated two of the eight substances. They discovered that these substances have cytotoxic properties. Of which affecting ovarian, and breast cancers. And also of the glioma cells.
They did some vitro tests. What’s the result? The result shows that these show potential in minimizing tumors. As a result of this research, this leads to more studies. Which is coordinated by the Berlink. Also by the Thermatic Project by Ronaldo Pilli.
More Of The Brazilian Red Propolis
According to their study, this propolis is good potentials for anticancer. It does slow down tumor growth. And as well as the tumor’s cell death (cytotoxic property).
The red propolis comes from the bees. The bees produce these to protect their shelter (hives). This explains why the resin is both bactericidal, and antifungal. This is another facet of this gem.
Most of this can be found in Brazil. Brazil is known as one of the biggest producers of this kind. For instance, in Alagoas, Brazil, this is produced by honeybees. These honeybees are fed by reddish resin.
Furthermore, more studies and research are put into this discovery. These professionals want to know more about how these bees produce these resin. Is it through modification or is it ‘as it is’.
Natural Products For Cancer Drug Discovery
Previous studies show that this Brazilian red propolis is good for other uses. Propolis has pinocembrin. This is a special compound that acts as its antifungal property. Thus, making this effective in healing wounds.
Moreover, another study also shows that propolis can help with traumatic burns. It helps speed up the healing process. By increasing its new healthy cell growth.
Clearly, nature again shows its power in healing and treatment. Will this study further into a new cancer drug discovery? Who knows?
Challenging Yet Rewarding And Promising
True, this kind of product discovery is challenging. It requires a lot of skillful minds. Also, this needs a lot of studies and deep research.
But, imagine if these studies reach the point of success. Imagine all the cancer patients that can benefit from this. Furthermore, this is coming from nature. This connects us to where we came from. Which makes it really more compatible with our bodies than synthetic drugs.
To conclude, history shows how nature is a treasure to more drug discoveries. As science further progress, more discoveries should be found helpful.
