The Copperhead Snake’s Venom could Reduce and Fight the Development of Cancerous Cells
The binding prevents them from interacting with the cells around them; blocking their growth and invasiveness. In the investigation, mice were injected with the venom, and tumor progression and survival rate was then monitored.
The results were positive and the side effects were minimal, even in the tumor-free animals. Although this finding seems phenomenal and propels us one step further in eradicating the modern plague that is cancer, it should be noted that human experimentation is needed to confirm that the same reaction occurs in people.
