Université de Louvain in Brussels, Belgium researchers have found that Botox, a substance derived from
botulinum toxin, used in cosmetic surgery to temporarily paralyze a muscle and reduce or eliminate wrinkles or frown
lines, may be effective as an adjuvant drug to chemotherapy and radiation cancer treatments. The researchers injected
Botulinum neurotoxin type A into tumors of mice, and were able to open up blood vessels that feed tumors, long enough
to deliver more chemotherapy drugs directly into the tumors. Most research in the past has focused on closing the blood
vessels that feed tumors. However, as time goes on, tumors become more resistant to chemotherapy and radiation,
requiring larger and larger doses of toxic chemicals to fight tumors. This new direction allows for a more effective
means of administering tumor fighting treatments without increasing chemotherapy and radiation dosages.Note: The contents of this blog are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice or substitute for professional care. For medical emergencies, dial 911!
Wrinkle reducing Botox to treat cancer
Université de Louvain in Brussels, Belgium researchers have found that Botox, a substance derived from
botulinum toxin, used in cosmetic surgery to temporarily paralyze a muscle and reduce or eliminate wrinkles or frown
lines, may be effective as an adjuvant drug to chemotherapy and radiation cancer treatments. The researchers injected
Botulinum neurotoxin type A into tumors of mice, and were able to open up blood vessels that feed tumors, long enough
to deliver more chemotherapy drugs directly into the tumors. Most research in the past has focused on closing the blood
vessels that feed tumors. However, as time goes on, tumors become more resistant to chemotherapy and radiation,
requiring larger and larger doses of toxic chemicals to fight tumors. This new direction allows for a more effective
means of administering tumor fighting treatments without increasing chemotherapy and radiation dosages.
