A protein emitted by a specific type of bacteria can cause cancer cells to self-destruct, potentially paving the way for new treatments, according to an international team led by Spanish scientists.
The promising protein, known as HapA, is secreted by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, according to the study, which was published in the journal Cell Death Discovery. Researchers tested the new mechanism in breast, colon, and pancreatic tumour cells.
