anticarcinogen

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anticarcinogen

[′an·tē‚kär′sin·ə·jən]

(pharmacology)

Any substance which is antagonistic to the action of a carcinogen.

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Dietary carcinogens and anticarcinogens. Science 221: 1256-1263.

Plant extracts as modulators of genotoxic effects

Fortunately, the fiber and anticarcinogens like vitamin C in these vegetables seem to counter the risk posed by the nitrate.

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Recently, the anticarcinogen or cocarcinogen effects of vanillin were studied in azoxymethane- (AOM-) induced aberrant crypt foci- (ACF-) bearing rats.

Overview of the Role of Vanillin on Redox Status and Cancer Development

(14) HDL-C has a great potential to counter the oxidative damage in cell membrane by preventing lipid peroxidase and act as antioxidant and anticarcinogen. Because plasma HDL-C level are decreased they are not sufficient enough to counter ROM attach thereby resulting in higher oxidative stress, which may cause cellular and molecular damage leading to cell proliferation and malignant transformation of mammary cells.

Correlation of breast cancer and serum high density lipoprotein cholesterol level: a single centre study

In addition, proanthocyanidins (bioactive compounds, present in various medicinal plants including Heritiera fomes) reportedly possess antiviral, antibacterial, enzyme inhibiting, antioxidant, and anticarcinogen properties [53, 80, 81].

Pharmacological and ethnomedicinal overview of Heritiera fomes: future prospects

In the same way, it is possible that garlic and onion exert their anticarcinogen actions indirectly by different mechanisms, such as through inhibition of lipoxygenase and cyclooxygenase activities (an anti-inflammatory effect) [12, 32].

Long-term treatment with aqueous garlic and/or tomato suspensions decreases Ehrlich ascites tumors

They posses biological properties such as: antioxidant, antiapoptosis, anti-aging, anticarcinogen, anti- inflammation, anti-artherosclerosis, cardiovascular protection, improvement of the endothelial function, as well as inhibition of angiogenesis and cell proliferation activity.

Phytochemical Screening, Total Phenolic Contents and Biological Evaluation of Aerial Parts of Nepeta praetervisa

Very importantly, they report that 3 [beta] -Adiol is an anticarcinogen (for the technically inclined, a redifferentiating agent) that activates estrogen receptor beta, an anticarcinogenic estrogen receptor present in large numbers in the prostate gland.

The anticancer testosterone metabolite 3[beta] - Adiol

Spuds rate 69 on an anticarcinogen scale where much-touted broccoli rates 96, carrots 32, onions 25, and bell peppers 15.

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Large quantities of agents are currently reported as an anticarcinogen via numerous pathways, as determined in experimental environments, while few display the same effects in clinic.

Mechanisms and Clinical Application of Tetramethylpyrazine (an Interesting Natural Compound Isolated from Ligusticum Wallichii): Current Status and Perspective

This anticarcinogen was first identified as a potent inducer of Phase 2 enzymes, but evidence is mounting that SFN acts through other cancer chemopreventive mechanisms.

Sulforaphane retards the growth of human PC-3 xenografts and inhibits HDAC activity in human subjects

Checkingthe metabolites of testosterone, including 5a-DHT (procarcinogen), 5a-androstane-3a, 17b-Adiol (procarcinogen), and 5a-Androstane-3b, 17b Adiol (anticarcinogen) is important in monitoring male sex hormones.

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