Therapeutic Synergy Between Piperine and Docetaxel Against Prostate Cancer (2009)

Therapeutic Synergy Between Piperine and Docetaxel Against Prostate Cancer

piperine, black pepper, docetaxel

Fox Chase Cancer Center

Pennsylvania

Robert G Uzzo

Project Description:

Dr. Uzzo used piperine, a pungent substance found in black peppers, to increase the effectiveness of a widely used prostate cancer chemotherapy.

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