Some silver is toxic to cancer cells
U. LEEDS (UK) — Certain silver compounds are as toxic to cancer cells as the leading chemotherapy drug, without the negative side effects, new research finds.Results from the study, published in Dalton Transactions, show particular silver compounds are as toxic to cancer cells as the platinum-based drug Cisplatin, which is widely used to treat a range of cancers....
Source: Futurity.org - Monday, 6 February
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