Chemoprevention of aberrant crypt foci in the colon of rats by dietary onion [PDF]
, 2007 Onion intake might reduce the risk of colorectal cancer, according to epidemiology. However, Femia showed in 2003 that diets with a 20% onion intake increase carcinogenesis in rats. We speculated this dose was too high.
Corpet, Denis E. +2 more
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Molecules, 2022 The roots of Melastoma malabathricum subsp. normale (D. Don) Karst. Mey have been used in traditional ethnic medicine systems in China to treat inflammation-triggered ailments, such as trauma, toothache, and fever.
Rui-Jie He +6 more
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Modulation of CXCR4, CXCL12, and Tumor Cell Invasion Potential In Vitro by Phytochemicals. [PDF]
, 2009 CXCR4 is a chemokine receptor frequently overexpressed on primary tumor cells. Organs to which these cancers metastasize secrete CXCL12, the unique ligand for CXCR4, which stimulates invasion and metastasis to these sites.
Chen, Natalie +6 more
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Journal of Chiropractic Medicine, 2002 Although traditionally cancer has been fought with the usual armamentarium of chemotherapy and high doses of directed radiation, lately there has been more attention devoted to combating cancer through nutritive means. In particular, certain phytochemicals including some vitamins, some minerals and a wide range of other bioactive nutrients have been ...
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Seed phytochemicals shape the community structures of cultivable actinobacteria-inhabiting plant interiors of Thai pigmented rice [PDF]
, 2018 We examined abundance, bioactivity, and endophytism of cultivable actinobacteria isolated from plant interiors of two Thai pigmented rice cultivars: Hom Nin (HN) rice and Luem Pua (LP) glutinous rice.
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Analysis of phytochemicals, minerals and in vitro antioxidant activities of Gongronema latifolium leaves [PDF]
, 2017 Gongronema latifolium is primarily used as spice and vegetable as well as a herb in traditional medicine in the treatment of malaria, diabetes and hypertension.
Chinwe, Igwe V., Usunomena, Usunobun
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Hypoglycemic effects of esculeoside A are mediated via activation of AMPK and upregulation of IRS-1
BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2019 Background Tomato fruit (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) has been suggested to be useful for the prevention of diabetes. Esculeoside A is the main saponin compounds in tomatoes. This study investigated the hypoglycemic effects and the underlying mechanism
Ziming Yang +6 more
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Protective Activity of Broccoli Sprout Juice in a Human Intestinal Cell Model of Gut Inflammation [PDF]
, 2016 Benefits to health from a high consumption of fruits and vegetables are well established and have been attributed to bioactive secondary metabolites present in edible plants.
Baima, Simona +14 more
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Research Progress on Illicium difengpi (Illiciaceae): A Review
Horticulturae, 2021 Illicium difengpi K.I.B. et K.I.M. is a member of the Illiciaceae family with a yet not fully explored utilization value. To provide references for the systematic understanding of I.
Chao Wu +7 more
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Benefits and risks of the hormetic effects of dietary isothiocyanates on cancer prevention [PDF]
, 2014 The isothiocyanate (ITC) sulforaphane (SFN) was shown at low levels (1-5 µM) to promote cell proliferation to 120-143% of the controls in a number of human cell lines, whilst at high levels (10-40 µM) it inhibited such cell proliferation.
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