Harvard University Researchers: Marijuana Cuts Tumor Growth by 50%

[asdjrocky]

The active ingredient in marijuana cuts tumor growth in common lung cancer in half and significantly reduces the ability of the cancer to spread, say researchers at Harvard University who tested the chemical in both lab and mouse studies.

They say this is the first set of experiments to show that the compound, Delta-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), inhibits EGF-induced growth and migration in epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) expressing non-small cell lung cancer cell lines. Lung cancers that over-express EGFR are usually highly aggressive and resistant to chemotherapy.

THC that targets cannabinoid receptors CB1 and CB2 is similar in function to endocannabinoids, which are cannabinoids that are naturally produced in the body and activate these receptors. The researchers suggest that THC or other designer agents that activate these receptors might be used in a targeted fashion to treat lung cancer.

"The beauty of this study is that we are showing that a substance of abuse, if used prudently, may offer a new road to therapy against lung cancer," said Anju Preet, Ph.D., a researcher in the Division of Experimental Medicine.

the rest-
http://preventdisease.com/news/10/120310_marijuana_cuts_tumor_growth.shtml

[musiclawyer]

1. BTW, vaporize, don't smoke

; and the residue that's left in the wick after vaporizing is perfectly fine for adding to food. Fry it up with some olive oil and it comes back to life. Zero waste. Hence, you use much less than with smoking.

[asdjrocky]

2. Vape residue shrimp scampi for the win.

It tastes way better than it sounds, really.

[Mojorabbit]

3. I looked into vaporizers

but the selection was overwhelming. I have no idea where to begin.

[musiclawyer]

6. google vapor brothers or volcano

In 5 years 1/2 of the people going to see the Raiders/49ers/Giants/A's/Earthquakes will have pocket sized portable vaporizers. Those outdoor stadiums will give a contact high to the whole neighborhood Just watch

[asdjrocky]

7. Magic Flight Launch Box-

FTW (really)
http://magic-flight.com/

This thing is amazing, simple and it fits in your pocket. Smokeless wherever you go.

[Uncle Joe]

4. Kicked and recommended.

Thanks for the thread, asdjrocky.

[asdjrocky]

8. Thank you Uncle Joe.

I wonder what people will say when enough of them realize the government has been keeping secret the possible cure for cancer through the ignorance of a backwards drug policy and a misguided war on drugs.

[wildbilln864]

5. k&r! nt

[asdjrocky]

9. Shamless self kick for cannabis truth.

[Warren DeMontague]

10. Clearly, we're not spending enough money putting the people who smoke it in prison.

Please, think of the children.

[asdjrocky]

11. kick