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If there was an extract that would induce apoptosis/autophagy in cancerous cells and prevent metastasis, would it be beneficial to treating cancers?
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Theoretically: Yes substance that would induce programmed cell death would be beneficial, but would need to target only neoplastic cells.
Answered 10/1/2014
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