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 Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2008 1:50 pm Post subject: Cannabis hope for cancer patients |
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http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/2008/08/07/cannabis-hope-for-cancer-patients-86908-20686910/
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GIVING cancer patients cannabis could cause their tumours to shrink, scientists have claimed.
In tests on mice, researchers at Texas University found sensors on cells which detect cannabinoids - the active ingredient that causes a "high" - can control the spread of the disease.
In mice with cancer the sensors were switched off, but when fed a cannabinoid mix the sensors were activated and tumour growth slowed, then shrank.
Experts hope cannabis-based drugs could be used to treat cancer. Raymond DuBois, who led the research team, called it "an exciting prospect". |
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