To kill malignant tumors, eat broccoli and cauliflower.

New research shows that a compound found in broccoli can kill malignant tumors, according to the Deccan Chronicle.

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US experts have discovered that the compound blocks about 69% of the growth of diseased cells in mice and they hope this breakthrough will lead to the birth of a new drug that can destroy malignant cells without affecting healthy cells.

A team of researchers at Penn College of Medicine has synthesized a compound based on isothiocyanates, which are believed to contain anti-cancer properties found in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, kale, turnips, etc.

The results showed that the compound blocked a protein called HIF, which helps cancer cells grow.

American experts have used different approaches and adjusted the above therapy by using selenium instead of sulfur in the hope of enhancing the effectiveness of the drug.

The research results were published in the European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry.

According to TNO