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Resveratrol Stimulates Gene Expression in Ovarian Cancer
March 5th, 2010 | Author: admin
Doctors from the Micorarray Division of Genomic Tree, Inc in Daejon, Korea reported that they studied the effects on a genome-scale analysis of resveratrol induced gene expression in ovarian cancer cells in 2003.
Resveratrol is a natural compound found in large quantities in grapes and red wine. Resveratrol can be consumed in lozenge or pill form as well. This compound has been shown to have anti-inflammatory, cancer preventative and anti-aging effects.
The doctors examined whether or not resveratrol has any effect on growth and gene expression in ovarian cancer cells and found that resveratrol supplements restricts cell growth and stimulates ovarian cancer cell death.
The conclusion to the study shines a ray of hope on the possible uses for resveratrol. A new view of gene expression in ovarian cancer cells treated with resveratrol shows that the compound’s actions may be more than just anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory.