Project Title:

Prevention of metastatic breast cancer using a novel vitamin E analog

Research Institution:

University of Arizona

State, Country:

Tucson, AZ, USA

Researcher(s):

Emmanuel Akporiaye, PhD

Award Year:

2007

Project Description:

Dr. Akporiaye has developed a novel form of vitamin E, alpha-tocopheryloxyacetic acid (a-TEA). Vesiculated a-TEA (Va-TEA) is more water-soluble and more clinically relevant. The goal of this study is to employ Va-TEA in combination with an immune cell known as the dendritic cell (DC) to destroy metastatic breast cancer and to establish immunity.

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