Assessing the Specificity of Walnut Feeding Effects on TRAMP Tumor Growth (2010)

Title:

Assessing the Specificity of Walnut Feeding Effects on TRAMP Tumor Growth

Key words:

walnuts

Research Institution:

University of California, Davis

Location:

California

Researcher:

Paul Davis

Project Description:

This animal study is investigating the possible role of whole walnuts and/or its fats in the development of prostate cancer. Experiments will determine how different walnut-focused diets effect tumor growth, genes, and cell-signaling proteins, as well as examine the concept of food synergy.