The British researchers from Rochester for the first prove that a kind of natural antioxidants found in grape skins and red wine can help destroy cancer cells.
Research also revealed that when the pancreatic cancer cells are attacked, through the method of administration of antioxidants, resveratol and radiation, the combination produces dead cells called apoptosis. The presence of cancer cells to die, according to researchers indicate attainment of the objectives of cancer therapy.
"We have discovered an important part of the equation," said Paul Okunieff, MD, director of Radiation Oncology of the Cancer Center James P. Wilmot at the University of Rochester Medical Center.
Although red wine consumption during chemotherapy or radiation treatment has not been studied further, these two types of treatment efforts pose no contraindications. In other words, if a patient has already drink red wine in moderate doses, most doctors will not recommend to stop during treatment.
"Resveratrol seems to have a therapeutic benefit by making tumor cells more sensitive toradiation and making normal tissue is more sensitive," said Okunieff .
At the suggestion of a young scientist in his lab, Okunieff began the study by testing resveratrol as an incentive to become more sensitive tumors. He then found a connection with the mitochondria that provide continuous supply of energy to the cells. Theoretically, to pause the flow of energy that flows will stop cancer growth.
Some medical experts have expressed concern that antioxidants would likely provide a protective effect against cancer cells or tumor cells. But this research indicates that resveratrol not only complains would make malignant tumor cells tend to die, but also protects normal cells from damage, Okunieff added.
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