A Saudi researcher reveals the relationship of “triclosan” to toothpastes

He conducted his experiments for 4 years in research laboratories at the Universities of Jizan and Reading, Britain

Abdullah Al-Farsani, a Saudi researcher and assistant professor at Jazan University at the College of Applied Medical Sciences, was able to come to new results about the cause of some toothpastes in the infection of women with breast cancer, according to the study published in one of the international journals specializing in toxins and their relationship to chemical compounds.

Researcher Dr. Abdullah Al-Farsani explained to “previously” that the research was worked on over a period of four years, through specialized research centers at the University of Jazan and at the University of Reading in Britain, and experiments were prepared on a number of samples of chemicals found in toothpaste.

Al-Farsani pointed out that the research focused on triclosan as an antimicrobial in personal preparations, such as toothpaste and various household preparations. Exposure to that compound increased dramatically, and that caused it to be measured in different human tissues and in breast milk. Triclosan has estrogen-mimicking properties. What necessitated the study of its impact on breast cancer. Breast cancer is fatal when it spreads through the migration of cancer cells from the breast to other body tissues.

Al-Farsani indicated that the research study focused on the effect of triclosan, and the evolution and migration of three lines of breast cancer cells in the laboratory, which were exposed to doses of triclosan at concentrations similar to those found in human tissues.

And he said that through the oxygenation technique, it has been proven to increase the movement of cancer cells due to this compound. By studying the cause at the molecular level, the effect of the compound on reduced gene expression of the E-cadherin protein was demonstrated using RT-PCR and Westren immunolotting technology. What caused the cells to convert from their epithelial (stationary) state to mesenchymal state, having the ability to move.

Al-Forsani added that he recommended in his research the necessity of reducing exposure to products that contain triclosan that cause an effect on cancer cells and increase their growth and movement.

And the researcher called for limiting the use of products containing triclosan. In order to reduce the spread of breast cancer.

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He conducted his experiments for 4 years in research laboratories at the Universities of Jizan and Reading, Britain

Abdullah Al-Farsani, a Saudi researcher and assistant professor at Jazan University at the College of Applied Medical Sciences, was able to come to new results about the cause of some toothpastes in the infection of women with breast cancer, according to the study published in one of the international journals specializing in toxins and their relationship to chemical compounds.

Researcher Dr. Abdullah Al-Farsani explained to “previously” that the research was worked on over a period of four years, through specialized research centers at the University of Jazan and at the University of Reading in Britain, and experiments were prepared on a number of samples of chemicals found in toothpaste.

Al-Farsani pointed out that the research focused on triclosan as an antimicrobial in personal preparations, such as toothpaste and various household preparations. Exposure to that compound increased dramatically, and that caused it to be measured in different human tissues and in breast milk. Triclosan has estrogen-mimicking properties. What necessitated the study of its impact on breast cancer. Breast cancer is fatal when it spreads through the migration of cancer cells from the breast to other body tissues.

Al-Farsani indicated that the research study focused on the effect of triclosan, and the evolution and migration of three lines of breast cancer cells in the laboratory, which were exposed to doses of triclosan at concentrations similar to those found in human tissues.

And he said that through the oxygenation technique, it has been proven that this compound increases the movement of cancer cells. By studying the cause at the molecular level, the effect of the compound on decreased gene expression of the E-cadherin protein was demonstrated using RT-PCR and Westren immunolotting technology. What caused the cells to convert from their epithelial (stationary) state to mesenchymal state, having the ability to move.

Al-Forsani added that he recommended in his research the necessity of reducing exposure to products that contain triclosan that cause an effect on cancer cells and increase their growth and movement.

And the researcher called for limiting the use of products containing triclosan. In order to reduce the spread of breast cancer.