Butyric Acid
Scientists at Texas A&M University Target Butyric Acid
Published in Cancer Weekly, November 29th, 2011
2011 NOV 29 -- New investigation results, "Linoleic acid and butyrate synergize to increase Bcl-2 levels in colonocytes," are detailed in a study published in International Journal of Cancer Journal International Du Cancer. "The biological properties of polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) classes have been the source of much contention. For example, n-3 PUFA are chemoprotective, whereas n-6 PUFA may promote tumor development," researchers in College Station, Texas report.
"Since dietary components can have combinatorial effects, we further examined the apoptotic properties of n-3 or n-6 fatty acids when combined with different fiber sources. Mice were...
Want to see the full article?
We're a pay-per-view site for premium content. If you'd like to purchase this article, it's only $3.00.
Welcome to NewsRx!
Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of Cancer Weekly
Source: Cancer Weekly (2011-11-29)
More Articles from Cancer Weekly
- Health Care, Hospitals
A New Diagnostic Test that Can Improve the Treatment of Breast Cancer - Scientific and Technical Instrument Companies
Affymetrix Completes Strategic Licensing Agreement with Genisphere for Proprietary MicroRNA Reagents - BBVA Foundation
BBVA Foundation Unites the Efforts of Massachusetts General Hospital and Barcelona's Vall d'Hebron Hospital in Biomarker Research for Personalized Cancer Therapies - Cytoplasmic Vesicles
Cancer's sweet tooth may be its weak link - Colon Cancer
Data on Colon Cancer Detailed by Researchers at Fourth Military Medical University - Diet and Nutrition
Data on Diet and Nutrition Discussed by Researchers at University of Calgary - More from this issue of Cancer Weekly
NewsRx is Social
Follow us on your favorite social network by clicking on a button below:
Top Medical Newsletters
Awards
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2012
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2011
Best e-Business Site, 2010
Best e-Business Site, 2009
Best e-Business Site, 2008
Best e-Business Site, 2007
Best e-Business Site, 2006
Best Healthcare Content, 2005
Best Overall Internet Site, 2005
Best Interactive Site, 2005
Facts & Stats
NewsRx also is available at LexisNexis, Gale, ProQuest, Factiva, Dialog, Thomson Reuters, NewsEdge, and Dow Jones.
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Health News and Media Publications
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Science Publications in Biology/Physiology
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top News and Media for the Business of Pharmaceuticals
- Amazon's Alexa 2010 PageRank: #2 News and Media Site for the Pharmaceutical Industry
