Molecule ‘shows promise’ as effective first line of prostate cancer treatment

Dr Stephanie McArdle said the results were encouraging and support the need for further human trials.

The researchers found carnosine stopped the cells from multiplying (Alamy/PA)

Researchers have discovered that a naturally-occurring molecule could potentially be an effective first line of treatment against prostate cancer.

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) scientists investigated the anti-cancer properties of carnosine, which can be produced in the body and is also found in meat.