Cowpea mosaic virus-infected plant (IMAGE)

Dartmouth Health

Cowpea mosaic virus-infected plant

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Though it does not infect mammals, the Cowpea mosaic plant virus is recognized by and strongly stimulates the immune system to attack and often eliminate cancerous tumors.

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