Edible fruits of Garcinia xanthochymus were traditionally used to treat diarrhoea and dysentery.Our previous work showed that some components of G.xanthochymus fruits induced apoptosis in colon cancer cells.In this st...Edible fruits of Garcinia xanthochymus were traditionally used to treat diarrhoea and dysentery.Our previous work showed that some components of G.xanthochymus fruits induced apoptosis in colon cancer cells.In this study,the aril(edible pulp of the fruit)and seed of G.xanthochymus fruits were further investigated for their展开更多
Incidence of breast cancer is high in women worldwide and mortality usually results from tumor metastasis.Adjuvant chemotherapeutic,such as zoledronate(ZOL),has been used in metastatic breast cancer mainly for skeleta...Incidence of breast cancer is high in women worldwide and mortality usually results from tumor metastasis.Adjuvant chemotherapeutic,such as zoledronate(ZOL),has been used in metastatic breast cancer mainly for skeletal protection.Our previous studies demonstrated that Coriolus versicolor(CV)aqueous extract exhibited anti-tumor展开更多
Turmeric is a medicinal herb in Asia and as dietary supplement in western countries.Its major active component,curcumin.has good reputation for chemopreventive effects in different cancers.However,poor oral bioavailab...Turmeric is a medicinal herb in Asia and as dietary supplement in western countries.Its major active component,curcumin.has good reputation for chemopreventive effects in different cancers.However,poor oral bioavailability of curcumin hinders the wide clinical application of this compound.Our research group made attempts to advance the utilization of the展开更多
文摘Edible fruits of Garcinia xanthochymus were traditionally used to treat diarrhoea and dysentery.Our previous work showed that some components of G.xanthochymus fruits induced apoptosis in colon cancer cells.In this study,the aril(edible pulp of the fruit)and seed of G.xanthochymus fruits were further investigated for their
基金supported by Food and Health Bureau HKSAR,Health and Medical Research Fund no.10110891
文摘Incidence of breast cancer is high in women worldwide and mortality usually results from tumor metastasis.Adjuvant chemotherapeutic,such as zoledronate(ZOL),has been used in metastatic breast cancer mainly for skeletal protection.Our previous studies demonstrated that Coriolus versicolor(CV)aqueous extract exhibited anti-tumor
基金financially supported by Food and Health Bureau HKSAR,Health and Health Services Research Fund no.09100341
文摘Turmeric is a medicinal herb in Asia and as dietary supplement in western countries.Its major active component,curcumin.has good reputation for chemopreventive effects in different cancers.However,poor oral bioavailability of curcumin hinders the wide clinical application of this compound.Our research group made attempts to advance the utilization of the
