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Researchers have explored a new cancer treatment called ECCT and found that it can affect blood vessel growth in breast cancer tumours. This treatment uses electrical fields to target tumours without harming normal breast tissue. The study showed that ECCT increases certain proteins that help form blood vessels in tumours, which might help fight cancer

The study observed that exposing breast tumor samples in rats to electric fields led to increased activity in specific genes, potentially influencing the tumor’s behavior. Additionally, it demonstrated the safety of ECCT for healthy organs, particularly the brain and liver, in female rats. Key Findings Up-Regulation of HMGB1 and PD-L1 in Breast Tumor Tissue: Significant

The study shows ECCT stands as a potential novel approach for treating breast cancer. This therapy employs low-intensity, intermediate-frequency electric fields and has exhibited promising outcomes in both laboratory experiments and trials conducted on mice. Research indicated that ECCT not only slowed the growth of cancer cells but also halted the growth of some cells

The study demonstrates that ECCT is not only safe for the liver and kidneys but also spares normal cells from harm. This stands as a significant advantage, addressing a key challenge in cancer treatment—how to target cancer cells without harming healthy ones. The research shows that, in rats, kidney and liver functions declined over time

ECCT, by potentially reducing the activity of specific genes within breast tumor cells, holds promise in slowing down their growth. This implication positions ECCT as a potentially groundbreaking approach in the treatment of breast cancer, offering a new avenue for combating this disease. Key Findings Effective Tumor Inhibition: The IT group showed significantly lower tumor