We have previously reported on curcumin, the principal active ingredient of turmeric, which has been claimed to have activity against a variety of conditions. Now scientists at Wayne State University have explored the activity of curcumin against cancer stem cells…
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Integrin Inhibitors Can Boost Rather than Block Tumour Cell Growth
To grow beyond a certain size, solid tumours need to secure an adequate blood supply and are able to induce angiogenesis to achieve this. Many modulators of angiogenesis have been identified including growth factors such as vascular endothelial growth factor…
Green Tea Blocks Effectiveness of Cancer Drug
Tea drinking is a tradition dating back thousands of years and green tea, particularly, is thought to have many health-giving properties. Green tea has also been investigated for possible use in the prevention or treatment of cancer, but a new…
Timing Could Be Critical In Chemotherapy
The circadian clock regulates a wide range of physiological activities and, for many years, it has been suggested that the time of day at which cancer patients receive chemotherapy or radiation therapy can influence both the effectiveness and side-effects of…
High Dose Vitamin C May Reduce Effectiveness of Chemotherapy
Vitamin C is an essential nutrient that can be synthesised by most organisms, with humans being the most well-known exception. Although the health benefits of eating fruits and vegetables are well recognized, optimal daily intake of vitamin C is still…
New Indications for AMD-3100
AMD-3100 A drug which failed to reach the market as a treatment for HIV/AIDS has recently been shown to improve the survival of mice infected with West Nile virus, a virus that can cause encephalitis. It is believed that the…
