Broccoli Compound May Supress Growth of Breast Cancer CellsSulforaphane is a chemical compound abundant in green vegetables such as broccoli and brussel sprouts. Previous research has shown that sulforaphane can inhibit the growth of cancerous tumors in animals, and can induce apoptosis, or programmed cell death, in colon cancer cells. A new study published in the Journal of Nutrition suggests that sulforaphane may also slow the spread of breast cancer cells. The scientists found that within 48 hours, sulforaphane "inhibited cell proliferation" and "induced significant inhibiation of DNA synthesis" in the tumor cells. It appeared to do so by disrupting the action of certain protein microtubules in the cells, which are vital for successful cell division. They recommended that future studies be conducted "to ascertain the implications of SUL intake as a result of either the consumption of cruciferous vegetables in the diet or potential chemoprevention strategies directed toward persons deemed to be at high risk for developing malignancy." Reference: Jackson ST, Singletary KW. Sulforaphane inhibits human MCF-7 mammary cancer cell mitotic progression and tubulin polymerization. Journal of Nutrition September 2004;134:2229-2236. To read more about general health, go to http://www.chiroweb.com/find/archives/general. Page printed from: http://www.toyourhealth.com/mpacms/tyh/article.php?id=827&no_paginate=true&no_b=true |