Iron and the Chemopreventive Activity of Curcumin (2004)

Title:

Iron and the Chemopreventive Activity of Curcumin

Key words:

Curcumin

Research Institution:

Wake Forest University

Location:

North Carolina

Researcher:

Suzy V Torti

Project Description:

This study determined whether curcumin, a dietary spice which ties up iron, can infuence intestinal tumor formation in an experimental mouse model prone to develop such tumors.

Cancer Site(s)

Colon/Rectum

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Legumes (Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils)

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