Herbal Supplements and Prevention of Colon Cancer (2001)

Title:

Herbal Supplements and Prevention of Colon Cancer

Key words:

herbal supplements, COX1 and COX2 expression

Research Institution:

University of South Carolina

Location:

South Carolina

Researcher:

Michael J Wargovich

Project Description:

Dr. Wargovich used certain constituents of herbal dietary supplements as models for modulating COX1 and COX2 expression in rat colon, as well as their effects on cellular receptors and induction of apoptosis.

Cancer Site(s)

Colon/Rectum

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