Do crocodiles and alligators hold the key to cancer treatment?

Ruqaiyyah Siddiqui; Salwa Mansoor Ali; Naveed Ahmed Khan

doi:10.1136/bmj.i3763

Do crocodiles and alligators hold the key to cancer treatment?

Ruqaiyyah Siddiqui
, Salwa Mansoor Ali
, Naveed Ahmed Khan

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Abstract

By 2030, the global cancer burden is expected to nearly double, growing to 21.4 million cases and 13.2 million deaths. Cancer is often linked to environmental pollutants, chemicals, infectious agents, genetics, hormones, and radiation.

From visits to crocodile sanctuaries, it is evident that crocodiles can live in unhygienic conditions; feed on rotten …

Original language	English
Article number	i3763
Journal	BMJ (Online)
Volume	354
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.i3763
Publication status	Published - 7 Jul 2016

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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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