Lycopene slows human prostate tumour growth in mice and combined with vitamin E is even better
... evidence that lycopene may be able to inhibit the growth of prostate tumours and that its effect may be enh...e and vitamin supplements would have on the tumour growth and PSA (prostate specific antigen)[2] and to compare any effects against the placebo. Dr. Limpens, ...International study findings link acne-like rash to effectiveness of new targeted cancer treatment
...e in selectively on a protein called the epidermal growth factor (EGFR). EGFR is found on the surface of som...ulating cell growth. Cetuximab interferes with the growth of cancer cells by binding to EGFR. It is approved by the Food and Drug Administration in the USA fo...Molecular motor implicated in tissue remodeling
...ing the extracellular support matrix during tissue growth and development or wound repair or even during cancerous invasion of tissues. Because MMP-1 moves directionally, it can serve as a clutch, assisting cell locomotion along networks of collagen in tissues. Further, motion along the precisely aligned co...Scientists sequence genome of kind of organism central to biosphere's carbon cycle
...a diatom, she says. Nitrogen is crucial for diatom growth and is often in short supply in sea water, depending on ocean conditions. The genome work revealed that diatom Thalassiosira pseudonana has the genes to produce urea-cycle enzymes that may help to reduce its dependence on nitrogen from the surroundin...Safety of isoflavones in dietary supplements targeted by Illinois initiative
...igh levels of the isoflavone genistein promote the growth of cancerous cells in animal models representative of postmenopausal women with estrogen-dependent breast cancer. "Under the grant, three groups will conduct preclinical investigations on animal models, looking for a balance of potential effectiv...Award winning researchers reveal potential new role for Glivec
... had shown that a gene called the platelet-derived growth factor receptor B (PDGFB) was re-arranged in DFSP, involving a translocation between chromosomes 17 and 22. "It was intuitive to try imatinib in the disease because this translocation results in over expression of PDGFB and imatinib is an inhibitor ...Genetic differences might help distinguish thyroid cancers
...n as CITED1, claudin-10 (CLDN10), and insulin-like growth factor binding protein 6 (IGFBP6). It also showed no change in two genes, caveolin-1 (CAV-1) or caveolin-2 (CAV-2). FTC cells, on the other hand, showed no expression by CLDN10 and low activity by IGFBP6 and/or by CAV1 and CAV2. If verified in ...New Arizona State center brings science to policy on issues of water resources and urban growth
... profound effect on the future directions of urban growth in arid regions by providing a sound scientific basis to the decisions that balance growth with finite water resources. The Decision Center for a Desert City (DCDC) is one of three new Natio...Researchers identify protein promoting vascular tumor growth
...ave discovered a new mechanism responsible for the growth of blood vessel tumors that can cause facial defor...hages, play a significant role in facilitating the growth of these tumors," Gordillo said. "Antibody-based therapy that blocks MCP-1 may be effective in subst...Winning combination to build bone density in children
... Strong bones are important for obvious reasons in growth and development. It is widely accepted that calcium intake and physical activity are two ways one can positively impact bone density. But consuming the FDA recommended 800 milligrams of calcium per day, roughly the equivalent of three 8 oz. glasses...Study: Emission of smog ingredients from trees is increasing rapidly
...VOC emissions from forests, mainly because of tree growth in abandoned farmland and increases in plantation ...rees that produce higher levels of VOCs than older growth forests. In the South, pine plantations used for their fast-growing supplies of timber have proven t...16 APS exercise research highlights, from reduced flu mortality to proteomics & obesity
..., with the effects most pronounced during skeletal growth and development; rest periods reduce the effect of desensitization though it's unclear how this process is effected. 2.4. David Proctor and Dennis Koch (Pennsylvania State University, University Park) Influence of aging on skeletal muscle blood fl...Preclinical safety study shows adipose-derived stem cells improve heart function after heart attack
...r cells (blood vessel forming cells) and (3) other growth factor producing cells (tissue growth and repair promoting cells). These cells have practical benefits over other sources of regenerative-...Alaska scientists find Arctic tundra yields surprising carbon loss
...here and nitrogen to plants. Nitrogen limits plant growth in most terrestrial ecosystems, said Bret-Harte" "... of increased nitrogen would be to stimulate plant growth and store more carbon. We expected that fertilization by itself would lead to increased carbon stora...Pollutant causes delayed flowering in plants
...s found that such exposure enhanced the vegetative growth of the plants and significantly delayed flowering ...ad been known that internal nitric oxide regulated growth in plants. And, it was known that stimuli, such as drought, salt stress and pathogen infection, indu...Researchers ID chlorophyll-regulating gene
... is triggered by light and that controls a plant's growth and development. The researchers disabled the PIF1 gene in the species Arabidopsis thaliana, a mustard plant, and compared the mutant seedlings with a control group of normal plants. They grew the seedlings in the dark to mimic conditions benea...Flexible pain relief with morphine-free poppy
...widely grown. "Norman created substantial industry growth when there was a surplus of traditional products, such as morphine, allowing us to supply raw materials for the manufacture of other pharmaceutical ingredients," says Tasmanian Alkaloids' Manager of Agricultural Research, Dr Tony Fist. Tasmania alrea...'Gene chips' research in cotton could lead to superior variety
...tanding of biological networks that regulate plant growth and production traits." The technology "provides a high-throughput tool for practical applications," Chen said. Those include a wide variety from medical diagnostics to plant breeding programs. The work was initially funded by Cotton Incorp......long, stiff neck was more or less a consequence of growth patterns rather than a specific functional adaptation. The new species of protorosaur, however, provides additional clues and suggests that the long neck in these animals may have been part of a unique and very effective method for capturing prey in ......ood. This change may have negative effects on fish growth and may also affect other freshwater animals. Although this research is focused on the St. Lawrence River, this problem may be more wide-spread, affecting other freshwater systems. "We found mussel shells and whole mussels in the stomachs of nearly ...