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Hydrogen-bubbled platinum-colloid suppresses human esophagus- or tongue-carcinoma cells with intracellular platinum-uptake and the diminished normal-cell mortality

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New Hope for Cancer Treatment: How Hydrogen and Platinum Are Fighting Cancer Cells

Scientists in Japan have discovered a new way to fight cancer using a combination of hydrogen and platinum. This breakthrough could lead to more effective and gentle treatments for esophagus and tongue cancer. The researchers found that the platinum is absorbed into the cancer cells, ultimately leading to their death, while mostly sparing healthy cells.

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Abstract

Publish Year 2020 Country Japan Rank Positive Journal Human Cell Primary Topic Mouth Secondary TopicCancer Model Cell Culture Tertiary TopicNovel Therapy Vehicle Gas (Sustained Release) pH N/A Application Culture Media Comparison Complement Platinum