Using HIV to kill cancer cells

(Thanks to Israel21c) Scientists at the Hebrew University – Hadassah Medical School have discovered a peptide (small protein) derived from the HIV virus that interferes with a cell’s ability to repair itself. The peptide weakens cancer cells, making them more vulnerable to conventional therapies.
http://israel21c.org/health/hiv-peptide-packs-a-punch-for-cancer-treatment/

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