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Regulation of Apoptosis in Human Colorectal Carcinoma Cells (1996)

Title:

Regulation of Apoptosis in Human Colorectal Carcinoma Cells

Key words:

butyrate, apoptosis, programmed cell death

Research Institution:

Hershey Medical Center

Location:

Pennsylvania

Researcher:

Rakesh Kumar

Project Description:

The goal of Dr. Kumar�s research was to explore the cellular basis for the protective action of butyrate (produced by fermentation of dietary fiber) against colorectal cancer as well as the involvement of apoptosis or programmed cell death in the protective effect.

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