The Effect of Egyptian Women’s Breast Milk on the Breakdown of Liver Tumor Cells

Abstract

Breast milk is a complex biological fluid rich in immunological and bioactive components, traditionally studied for its benefits in infant immunity. Recent evidence suggests that breast milk may also possess anticancer properties. This study introduces a novel hypothesis: Egyptian women's breast milk, potentially influenced by unique dietary and environmental factors, may contain bioactive compounds capable of targeting liver tumor cells. We present the scientific rationale for this hypothesis based on existing studies of bioactive proteins, including lactoferrin, lysozyme, and alpha-lactalbumin, which have demonstrated tumoricidal effects. While direct research on Egyptian breast milk and its potential impact on liver cancer is limited, regional variations in milk composition provide a compelling reason for further investigation. This paper proposes a framework for future in vitro studies, utilizing liver tumor cell lines (e.g., HepG2), to assess the cytotoxic potential of Egyptian breast milk. By integrating cultural, nutritional, and immunological insights, this study aims to explore new pathways in cancer biotherapy research.

Keywords: African Women’s Breast Milk, Male, Lactoferrin, Immunoglobulin A (IgA); Antimicrobial Peptides (AMPs); Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOs); Immunomodulation; Natural Therapeutics

Citation

Haider R, Ahmed Z. The Effect of Egyptian Women’s Breast Milk on the Breakdown of Liver Tumor Cells. WebLog J Oncol. wjo.2025.i2401. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17442330