Si Mingjing mentioned Paclitaxel, a natural anti-tumor drug extracted from yew trees.
Everyone knows the difference between cancer cells and normal cells: cancer cells have the characteristic of unlimited proliferation.
Paclitaxel promotes microtubule protein aggregation and prevents the disassembly of microtubules. This causes cells to get stuck during division, thus preventing cancer cells from proliferating indefinitely, leading to cell apoptosis and achieving an anti-cancer effect.
"Is it really that powerful?"
The ordinary guests listened, and her words sounded entirely convincing.
They thought if cancer cell division could be stopped, couldn't that cure cancer? That would be wonderful! No one can guarantee they won't get cancer, especially as they get older. If a cure for cancer could be found, it would indeed be a blessing for humanity.
However, the medical professionals in the room remained indifferent, not the least bit surprised. Instead, they scoffed.
