Lactaptin – a protein found in breast milk could lead to cure for cancer

Breast milk has many health benefits for a newborn baby, but according to scientists it may have some meaning for the population at large too. According to a research headed by Valentin Vlasovs, a protein found in human breast milk called Lactaptin may lead to a cure for cancer.
The tests conducted at a Siberian medical institute found that the peptide destroyed cancer cells without damaging the healthy ones. Among the many forms of cancer, this cure works especially well on liver and lung cancer.
‘During the analyses of the milk proteins we detected one very specific protein, a tiny peptide that affected cancer cells. It destroyed cancer cells and left the healthy ones alive. During the analyses of the milk proteins we detected one very specific one, a tiny peptide that affected cancer cells. It destroyed cancer cells and left the healthy ones alive. We continue tests on anti tick born encephalitis. We have a protein, an antibody that deactivates the virus. This is almost a ready-to-go medication. It just needs to go through all the tests now.’, Valentin Vlasovs told Siberian Times. 
Why breast milk is important?
Vital for cognitive and sensory development
Along with nutritional values, experts are of the opinion that breast milk promotes sensory and cognitive development in children and builds an infant’s immunity. It also prevents infections and makes an infant less prone to chronic diseases
Good for the mother too!
Breastfeeding also contributes to a mother’s health – research has found a definite link between breastfeeding and reduced ovarian and breast cancer risk.
The Union health ministry supports the WHO stand on duration of breastfeeding and says children should be exclusively breastfed for the first six months and should not be given anything else, even water.
How breast milk is different from cow’s milk
Colostrum, the human breast milk has high protein content and is also loaded with Vitamin A and sodium chloride (salts) and contains lower amounts of carbohydrates, fats and potassium. This is a good thing because an infant’s digestive system isn’t developed enough to digest normal milk. The antibodies in colostrum provide passive immunity, while growth factors stimulate the development of the gut. They provide the first protection against pathogens.