THC Blocks Cell Division and Triggers Cell Death in Breast Cancer Cells

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THC has been studied in human breast cancer cells.

Researchers found that THC slowed their growth by blocking the cell cycle and also triggered apoptosis, a form of programmed cell death.

Normal breast cells were much less affected in this laboratory study.

Study: Delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol inhibits cell cycle progression in human breast cancer cells through Cdc2 regulation

thcXplained: THC blocked breast cancer cells from progressing through the cell cycle.

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