Khaberni - A recent medical study showed that cherries contain natural substances that help to slow the progression of triple-negative breast cancer, one of the most dangerous forms of malignant tumors. Scientists at "A&M" University focused on this type of cancer in their study because it lacks three main receptors targeted by traditional treatments, making it more resistant to treatment and more prone to spreading. They tested the effect of anthocyanins extracted from cherries on this type of tumor.
In experiments they conducted on laboratory mice, the scientists gave the mice an extract rich in antioxidants (anthocyanins) extracted from cherries before the tumor formed, and they observed a significant slowdown in tumor growth without any signs of toxicity from this compound.
The researchers also noticed that the most significant effect of the mentioned compound was on cancer metastasis, as it helped reduce the spread of metastasis to the lungs, which is the most common site for the spread of this type of tumor. The mice that received the anthocyanins had much smaller areas of metastasis in their lungs compared to those that did not receive it.
The researchers also found that anthocyanins reduce the activity of genes responsible for treatment resistance, inflammation, and the spread of cancer cells. When combined with chemotherapy (doxorubicin), the anti-tumor effect appeared earlier than when the drug was used alone.
The researchers emphasize that the results they obtained are based on a pre-clinical study conducted on experimental animals, and cherries cannot be considered a substitute for approved cancer treatments, but the substances found in this fruit can be a promising natural addition to support the treatment of the most severe types of breast cancer.
