Navigating by Northern Lights for Pioneering Cancer Research
Research recently published by Ossendorp and his LUMC colleagues shows that photodynamic therapy (PDT)—the use of laser light in combination with a photosensitizing agent—can effectively cure cancer in the laboratory. In this research, the special agent was Bremachlorin, a medicine chosen for its unique ability to destroy tumors without causing any adverse side effects. Ossendorp’s team found that Bremachlorin-PDT, together with a special peptide vaccine, not only eradicated the primary tumor but also helped clear distant secondary tumors, a model for metastasis.
In contrast with conventional cancer treatments that suppress the immune system, Bremachlorin-PDT turns on the immune system so that it can better recognize and respond to cancer. In principle, such an approach will also reduce use of chemotherapy and antibiotics. Toon Zeegers (Zeegers Expedition Vof): “Our sponsorship revenues will be entirely donated to the research of Dr. Ferry A Ossendorp. Fortunately, the medical world is becoming increasingly aware of the immune system’s role in fighting cancer and is fully focused on new therapies and medications that aim to activate the immune system against aggressive tumors and metastases. ”
We would like to thank Henk and Toon for all their efforts to attract sponsors in recent months. To our delight, the companies listed below have responded to Henk and Toon’s call to sponsor their adventure. And to anyone else who would like to support this groundbreaking cancer research, we thank you, on behalf of the entire team, for your visionary commitment and financial contribution!
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