Octopus venom could slow growth of melanoma, study shows
Source: ABC News, October 2022
Scientists hope the venom of an Australian octopus could slow cancer growth and help drug-resistant patients fight one of the most serious forms of melanoma.
Key points:
- A study investigated how synthetically reproduced venom from an Australian octopus affects melanoma cells
- Scientists hope the findings could lead to a less toxic foundation for melanoma treatment
- Researchers say the results are promising but more studies are needed
An international study has found early evidence a compound in the venom of an Australian southern sand octopus could potentially be a platform for highly-targeted, less toxic treatment against BRAF-mutated melanoma.