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Breast Cancer
Scientists at Cornell University discuss research in breast cancer
November 6th, 2008
"Apples are one of the largest contributors of fruit phenolics of all fruits consumed by Americans and contain a variety of bioactive compounds, which have health benefits. Consumption of apples has been linked to reduced risk of chronic diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular disease," investigators in the United States report. "Apple extracts have been shown to have the capabilities of inhibiting NF-kappa B activation in human breast cancer MCF-7 cells. 2 alpha-Hydroxyursolic acid is one of the major triterpenoids isolated from apple peels, and its effects on cell proliferation and TNF-alpha-induced NF-kappa B activation in MCF-7 cells were examined. 2...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-11-06)
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