Inositol Pentakisphosphate, a Novel Bioactive Compound for the Prevention and Treatment of Human Cancer (2006)

Title:

Inositol Pentakisphosphate, a Novel Bioactive Compound for the Prevention and Treatment of Human Cancer

Key words:

inositol pentakisphosphate, bioactive compounds, ovarian cancer, breast cancer

Research Institution:

Queen Mary University of London

Location:

United Kingdom

Researcher:

Marco Falasca

Project Description:

The study investigated if inositol pentakisphosphate (IP5) exerts its antineoplastic effects through inhibition of PI3K/Akt signalling pathway activation and tested its effcacy in combination therapy with other bioactive compounds against ovarian and breast cancer.