Study Identifies Key Role of Vitamin B7 in Cancer Cell Growth, Opening Path for Targeted Therapies
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Researchers at University of Lausanne have discovered that certain cancer cells rely heavily on vitamin B7 (biotin) to sustain their growth, suggesting that disrupting this dependency could slow or halt tumor development.
According to findings highlighted by ScienceDaily, the study shows that depriving cancer cells of vitamin B7 can interfere with their metabolic processes and stop their proliferation. The research indicates that biotin plays a critical role in maintaining cellular functions that tumors exploit for rapid growth.
Scientists found that when access to this vitamin is limited, cancer cells experience metabolic stress, impairing their ability to divide and survive. This insight provides a new understanding of how tumors adapt their metabolism to support uncontrolled expansion.