Israel scientists make colon cancer cell breakthrough

AFP to My Yahoo ^ | 1-07-04

[veronica]

JERUSALEM (AFP) - Researchers at Israel's Weizmann Institute said Tuesday they have managed for the first time to halt the spread of colon cancer cells in laboratory tests.

Scientists at the center near Tel Aviv believe that their breakthrough could help pharmaccologists develop drugs to prevent or reverse colon cancer, which is the second most common form of cancer in men and third with women.

The researchers found that the metastatic, or migrating nature of colon cancer cells, results from the malfunctioning of "cell-gluing" molecules including beta-catenin, which can lead to cells breaking loose from tissue and migrating to form another tumour in another part of the colon.

The malfunctioning can result in rival e-cadherin molecules being overwhelmed by beta-catenin, activating a cancerous gene known as Slug.

But the researchers found that by supplementing e-cadherin molecules in parts of the colon they can subsequently reverse the process and make the cells stick together again.

"The fact that the invasive process in colon cancer can be reversed is surprising," said chief researcher Avri Ben-Zeev.

"It offers hope of reversing the metastatic process or even preventing it in the future by designing a drug that targets Slug."

[uncbob]

Wonder what MEDICAL WONDERS the Islamic world with all its OIL money and Allah watching over them have developed lately

[ThirstyMan]

A very fitting observation!!!
The place Christianity has played in bringing us the modern world and America to its place of prominence must never be overlooked.
And the opposite can be fairly said of Islam and the Arab countries.

[Alter Kaker]

The place Christianity has played in bringing us the modern world and America to its place of prominence must never be overlooked.

Please tell me what place Christianity has in Israel. This is something I do not see so often.

[new cruelty]

Please tell me what place Christianity has in Israel. This is something I do not see so often.

Though perhaps you had something else in mind, here are a few sites you may be interested in visiting:

• Christian Attitudes Towards The State Of Israel: A Bird's-Eye View
• Christians for Israel
• Why Christians support Israel
• Why Should Christians Support Israel?

[sr4402]

I wonder if other cancers spread in the same way. If so this could be a big breakthrough.

[Alter Kaker]

I appreciate some Christians support Israel. This is not what I was contesting. Rather, you imply that discovery of colon cancer treatment in Israel had something to do with Christianity. I don't understand this.

[new cruelty]

Rather, you imply that discovery of colon cancer treatment in Israel had something to do with Christianity.

I did not.

However, I do recognize there is a willingness to cooperate, share information, between the United States and Israel. And I acknowledge the influence Christianity has on the development of the United States. So, while I would not readily apply a juxtaposition of religions, it is not a great stretch to comprehend what ThirstyMan was implying when he stated "The place Christianity has played in bringing us the modern world and America to its place of prominence must never be overlooked".

[Alter Kaker]

I did not.

Thirstyman did. This is his response to discovery mentioned in article:

The place Christianity has played in bringing us the modern world and America to its place of prominence must never be overlooked.

In reality, Christianity had nothing to do with this discovery.

[new cruelty]

LOL, Sigh.

I am beginning to think you do not read the entire comment before posting. I am aware of what ThirstyMan said. I posted his words in my comment. Please re-read my last comment to you.

Anyway, that you do not see a link is fair and logical. I too think it is a bit of a stretch to claim Christianity had anything to do with this discovery but I can appreciate the ThirstyMan's desire to acknowledge Christianity's role in the world.

[mdmathis6]

Generally nations that have a Judeo-Christian Heritage, whether Jews or Christians, have been much more advanced in Government, arts, science, literature. Those nations who deny judeo-christian principle and work against them are back-ward in their thinking.

[Alter Kaker]

Generally nations that have a Judeo-Christian Heritage, whether Jews or Christians, have been much more advanced in Government, arts, science, literature.

Japan, Singapore, Korea, China, Taiwan?

[Alter Kaker]

Generally nations that have a Judeo-Christian Heritage, whether Jews or Christians, have been much more advanced in Government, arts, science, literature.

In ancient world: Rome, Athens, Persia, Egypt?

[mdmathis6]

They are strong manufacturing countries with no strong legacy of research, they copy and improve upon innovations and discoveries made in the west. South Korea has a very strong and active Christian minority(30 to 40 percent) population. Japan's economy was restructured after WW2 by Americans who were very in fluenced by Judeo-Christian priciples. Why do you think they did so well, after the war?

Taiwan is heavily influenced by its Christian populations, as was Hong Kong under the British . Singapore, had institutions left to it by the British nation(which has a strong Judeo Christian heritage), which allowed it to be prosperous in its independence. Singapore requires that its Children receive some type of religious training...the choices are Christianity,Bhuddism, or Islam, seeing that religious instruction was a cost effective way to reduce delinquincy in its youth.

Those nations you cite do well, in part because of the past or present influence of Judeo-Christian heritage on their national psyches!

[ThirstyMan]

You are correct. My observation was not exactly appropriate as pertains to this "Jewish" contribution in medicine.
What I was identifying with [and still feel is appropriate] is the common Judeo-Christian faith heritage that honors human rights and encourages discovery which is in stark contrast to the Islamic world's backward look and their gross denigration of fellow human beings.

[stig]

Please tell me what place Christianity has in Israel. This is something I do not see so often.

Without support of Christians here in America there would be no Isreal

[ThirstyMan]

Thanks for coming to my assistance while away from the keyboard. I have acknowledged that the discovery in Israel does not involve "Christianity" directly. Those who consider themselves a part of the modern world, Israel included, have greatly benefited from the Jewish carpenter's teachings...if not directly certainly indirectly as you have pointed out.

I should have been a little more attentive to the details of the story in my first posting and I wouldn't have made this logical error. My admiration however, of what Judaism and Christianity have brought us stands. [especially when contrasted to that horrible aberration called Islam]

[Our man in washington]

I think the Arabs, to live up to their "principles", should start a campaign to ban all medicines,vaccines, and medical procedures that were developed by Jewish people.

The Arabs would see their average lifespans go down by at least ten years and a lot of their kids would get polio. Maybe after a few decades of suffering, they might reconsider their anti-Jewish principles.

[mollynme]

Maybe after a few decades of suffering, they might reconsider their anti-Jewish principles.

Don't hold your breath.

[ThirstyMan]

mdmathis6: Generally nations that have a Judeo-Christian Heritage, whether Jews or Christians, have been much more advanced in Government, arts, science, literature.

Alter Kaker: Japan, Singapore, Korea, China, Taiwan? In ancient world: Rome, Athens, Persia, Egypt?

OK, I see I have started a whole new thread almost with my comments.

Alter Kaker, you are evaluating the greatness of a society by what means? If the Christian influence in Japan is not comprehended by you, in shaping where they are today, then I think you aren't being honest in this discussion.

I don't know about all of the countries you list, but Korea? most definitely. Rome? Well that too. As for the other Asian countries the influence of Christian principles is primarily through commerce. Inherently their human rights policies are formed by coercion from the West...aka Christianity.
It was an influence in the Soviet Union's break up as well. Reagan's Christian principles led him to challenge as corrupt the Soviet system.

But this is really another thread I suppose. :)