Hornet Stings Can Produce Kill Cancer Cells

The sting of wasps or bees may be avoided by many people. However, a study actually found a Brazilian wasp sting can kill cancer cells.

The poison in their sting is known to fight cancer cells without harm to normal cells of other organs.

The research was conducted by a team of researchers from Sao Paulo State of University and the University of Leeds. They found the presence of MP-1 toxin containing bactericide and tumor content.

"Toxins can attack the lipid composition of cancerous membrane cells," said Dr. Paul Beales of the University of Leeds, one of the anti-cancer drugs that can be used simultaneously with other cancer drugs.

Testing in peneitian done through cancer cells was able to weaken vital molecules. When viewed in a microscope, MP-1 toxins interact with cancer cells are also capable of removing crucial molecules. Research on the toxin of Brazil bee sting is still being developed.

"Although the study is good news, researchers need deeper data and do experiments that really make sure whether the drug from the bee toxin can be beneficial to cancer patients," said Dr. Aine Carthy from Cancer Research UK's Information Science Officer.