Turmeric and green tea have significant apoptic effects in chronic lymphocytic leukemia. - GreenMedInfo Summary
Abstract Title:
Turmeric and green tea: a recipe for the treatment of B-chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
Abstract Source:
Clin Cancer Res. 2009 Feb 15;15(4):1123-5. PMID: 19228716
Article Affiliation:
Department of Investigational Cancer Therapeutics (Phase I Clinical Trials Program), Division of Cancer Medicine, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas 77030, USA. lsangelo@mdanderson.org
Abstract:
Two naturally occurring compounds, curcumin, the active ingredient in the spice turmeric, and the green tea extract epigallocatechin-3-gallate, have marked effects on the apoptotic machinery in chronic lymphocytic leukemia. These results provide a preclinical foundation for future clinical use of these compounds in this disease.
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Article Published Date : Feb 15, 2009
Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Substances : Catechin : CK(718) : AC(253), Curcumin : CK(5598) : AC(2788)
Pharmacological Actions : Apoptotic : CK(6986) : AC(5304)
Additional Keywords : Natural Substance Synergy : CK(1094) : AC(506)
