Deguelin is a natural plant extract and is used as an insecticide in Africa and South America. In studies it seems to prevent the growth of cancerous lung cells and it does this without harming normal cells.
Deguelin has been very effective to inhibit the growth of lung cancer. It is an inhibitor of AKT or protein kinase B, and this has been recognized as a molecule that spreads over the tumor cell, Deguelin contains a none toxic effect, However, if patients overdose it may cause nerve damage, lung and heart disease, so that a reasonable dose should be taken even if it is a natural substance.
