Guest guest Posted January 3, 2009 Report Share Posted January 3, 2009 Dec. 31, 2008 -- Grape seed extract may have potential in curbing leukemia. Researchers report that when they exposed human leukemia cells to grape seed extract in test tubes, the leukemia cells died sooner than usual. And the grape seed extract didn't hurt normal cells ..http://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20081231/grape-seed-extract-may-fight-leukemia\ ?src=RSS_PUBLIC " What everyone seeks is an agent that has an effect on cancer cells but leaves normal cells alone, and this shows that grape seed extract fits into this category, " researcher Xianglin Shi, PhD, says in a news release. But Shi says that although the grape seed extract research is " very promising, " it's still in its early stages. " It is too early to say this is chemoprotective, " Shi says.An experimental new leukemia treatment that boosts the body's own immune system to fight disease may prolong life.http://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20071210/new-leukemia-vaccine-may-prolong-\ life " Induction of Apoptosis in Human Leukemia Cells by Grape Seed Extract Occurs via Activation of c-Jun NH2-Terminal Kinase. " Ning Gao, Amit Budhraja, Senping Cheng, Hua Yao, Zhuo Zhang, and Xianglin Shi Clin Cancer Res Vol 15, Issue 1, pages 140-149, Published 1 January 2009 doi: 10.1158/1078-0432.CCR-08-1447 http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/134311.php Couldn't resist posting this, could be the next super drug for CML...... Blessings, Lottie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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