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Roseoflavin
Coverage of Roseoflavin in the Nexus archive.
- Scientists discover vitamin B2 may help cancer cells survive
Scientists have discovered that vitamin B2 may help cancer cells survive by supporting a cellular shield that protects tumors from ferroptosis. Researchers used a vitamin B2-like compound to break down this protection and trigger cancer cell death in lab tests. This finding highlights a potential dark side to vitamin B2.