An antioxidant found in green tea may increase levels of p53, a natural anti-cancer protein, known as the “guardian of the genome” for its ability to repair DNA damage or destroy cancerous cells. Published today in Nature Communications, a study… Read More ›
https://youtu.be/C5sMslkfISU Strain of common cold virus could revolutionize treatment of bladder cancer A strain of the common cold virus has been found to potentially target, infect and destroy cancer cells in patients with bladder cancer, a new study reports. No… Read More ›
Mannose impairs tumour growth and enhances chemotherapy Mannose impairs tumour growth and enhances chemotherapy Tumours use more glucose than normal, healthy tissues. However, it is very hard to control the amount of glucose in your body through diet alone. In… Read More ›
A grape constituent protects against Lung cancer A grape constituent protects against Lung cancer A team of scientists studied a well-known natural product, resveratrol, which is found in grapes and in red wine. While its chemopreventive properties against cancers affecting… Read More ›
Resveratrol may protect against a mutant protein found in half of all malignant tumors Resveratrol may protect against a mutant protein found in half of all malignant tumors A Brazilian study shows the action of resveratrol on the inhibition… Read More ›
Sil-ibin-in from milk thistle seeds as novel, non-invasive treatment strategy for Cushing Disease – After silibinin treatment, tumour cells resumed normal ACTH production, tumour growth slowed down and symptoms of Cushing Disease disappeared in mice. – . “We found that… Read More ›
24 AUG 2012 A compound found in green tea could be a weapon in treatments for tackling cancer, according to newly-published research at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland. The extract, known as epigallocatechin gallate, has been known to… Read More ›
Administered for 29 weeks was linked with a 56.3% reduction in mammary carcinoma lesions greater than 2mm 10 AUG 2012 The natural plant compound phenethyl isothiocyanate (PEITC) hinders the development of mammary tumors in a mouse model with similarities to human… Read More ›
27 JUL 2012 In new study published in PNAS, scientists found that nanoparticles, produced from chemicals in tea, reduced tumors by 80 percent COLUMBIA, Mo. – Currently, large doses of chemotherapy are required when treating certain forms of cancer, resulting… Read More ›
10 FEB 2012 Data supports use of curcumin in combination with androgen deprivation therapy to reduce castrate-resistant prostate cancer cell and tumor growth PHILADELPHIA—Curcumin, an active component of the Indian curry spice turmeric, may help slow down tumor… Read More ›
Public release date: 19-May-2011 Thomas Carey, Ph.D. ANN ARBOR, Mich. — A primary reason that head and neck cancer treatments fail is the tumor cells become resistant to chemotherapy drugs. Now, researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer… Read More ›
Public release date: 9-May-2011 COLUMBIA, Mo. — Parsley is usually used as a decorative accent to a scrumptious meal, but don’t set it aside just yet. In a new study, a University of Missouri researcher has found that a compound… Read More ›
Public release date: 2-Nov-2010 – In the Apc1638 mice, tumor incidence was reduced by 45 percent and the number of tumors by 60 percent – In the Muc2 mice, tumor incidence and the number of tumors were both reduced by… Read More ›
– The compound is called psoralen, a natural component found in foods such as figs and celery – the researchers detail how psoralen blocks the signaling pathway of the HER2 receptor, which is overproduced in 25 percent of breast cancers,… Read More ›
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Public release date: 19-Apr-2010 – Human Alpha-lactalbumin Made LEthal to Tumour cells – experiments have shown that HAMLET kills 40 different types of cancer
Resveratrol might provide extra punch to cancer cells during treatment A recent study by a University of Missouri researcher shows that resveratrol, a compound found in grape skins and red wine, can make certain tumor cells… Read More ›
Patients that receive kidney transplants have an increased risk of an invasive form of skin cancer. It is unclear if donor tissue contributes to cancer formation. In this issue of the Journal of Clinical Investigation, Philippe Ratajczak and colleagues… Read More ›
18:00 10 February 2013 by Andy Coghlan For similar stories, visit the Cancer and GM Organisms Topic Guides The virus used in the vaccine that helped eradicate smallpox is now working its magic on liver cancer. A genetically engineered version… Read More ›
Contact: Alex Reid alexander.reid@tufts.edu 617-688-2753 Tufts University Changing bioelectric signals a key to halting tumor growth MEDFORD/SOMERVILLE, Mass. (February 1, 2013) Biologists at Tufts University School of Arts and Sciences have discovered a bioelectric signal that can identify cells… Read More ›