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Sharks have unusual antibodies which are exceptionally resilient, as you'd expect from predators with such a fearsome reputation. Scientists have found that these disease-busting substances can withstand high temperatures as well as extremely acidic or alkaline conditions.

What's of particular interest to Australian researchers is the antibodies' ability to survive in the harsh environment of the human gut, which is crucial to the development of a cancer-fighting pill.

Sharks were chosen for the project because they have robust immune systems and rarely succumb to infections. There is evidence that their antibodies can slow the spread of breast cancer.

The aim is to eventually establish a clinical trial as efforts continue to develop this unconventional new technology that could also help in the treatment of malaria and rheumatoid arthritis.

Phil Mercer, BBC, Sydney

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antibodies
پادتن ها

resilient
مقاوم و سرسخت

predators
در اینجا: حیوانات شکارچی، حیوانات طعمه خوار

a fearsome reputation
یک شهرت ترسناک و وحشتناک

disease-busting
سرکوب کننده بیماری

gut
دستگاه گوارش، دل و روده

robust immune systems
سیستم های مصونیت قوی

rarely succumb to infections
دراینجا: به ندرت بیمار می شوند، به ندرت به بیماری های عفونی دچار می شوند

a clinical trial
یک آزمایش بالینی

rheumatoid arthritis
آرتروز روماتوئید