Colon Cancer

Studies from Immune Modulation update current data on colon cancer

Published in Lab Business Week, October 21st, 2007

Researchers detail in 'Hypoestoxide inhibits tumor growth in the mouse CT26 colon tumor model,' new data in colon cancer. In this recently published study, investigators in the United States conducted a study "To evaluate the effect of the natural diterpenoid, hypoestoxide (HE) on the growth of established colon cancer in mice. The CT26.WT mouse colon carcinoma cell line was grown and expanded in vitro."

"Following the expansion, BALB/c mice were inoculated s.c. with viable tumor cells. After the tumors had established and developed to about 80-90 mm(3), the mice were started on chemotherapy by oral administration of HE, 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) or combination. The...

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