"Carbon Monoxide-Infused Foam Enhances Cancer Therapy in Mice, Study Finds"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ScienceAlert
Researchers have developed a novel approach to cancer therapy involving a foam infused with carbon monoxide, which has shown promising results in tests on mice and human tissue in the lab. The approach is based on the observation that cancer patients who smoke have better outcomes for a treatment aimed at restricting a process of cell death called autophagy. The foam, created using Gas-Entrapping Materials (GEMs), was given to mice with pancreatic and prostate cancers, leading to significant reductions in tumor growth and progression. Further research and clinical trials are needed to determine the effectiveness and safety of this approach for cancer patients.