ScienceDaily (May 1, 2008) — A mini-protein found in sunflower seeds could be the key to stopping tumors spreading in prostate cancer patients, according to QUT researchers. Dr. Jonathan Harris, a senior lecturer in Queensland University of Technology’s Faculty of Science, and PhD student Joakim Swedberg, both from the University’s Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, are working on the naturally occurring molecule. “We are interested in this miniprotein as a potential treatment of prostate cancer, in particular for those patients who relapse,” said Dr Harris.
