Now, Johns Hopkins researchers have tested a redesigned vitamin D on mice. Dr. Thomas Kensler explains. Mother Nature clearly gave us the major insights that this was an interesting molecule that had potentially very interesting and helpful protective effects. We tinkered with the molecule to try and improve the beneficial effects while eliminating some potential harmful effects. Applied to the skin, the reconfigured vitamin D molecules prevented the growth of tumors in the mice.
Much testing remains before it can be tried on humans.
At the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, I'm Tom Haederle reporting. The Johns Hopkins University. All rights reserved.