North American Cranberry (Vaccinium Macrocarpon) Stimulates Apoptotic Pathways in DU145 Human Prostate Cancer Cells In Vitro

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Diets rich in fruits and vegetables have been shown to improve patient prognosis in a variety of cancers, a benefit partly derived from phytochemicals, many of which target cell death pathways in tumor cells. Cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon) are a phytochemical-rich fruit containing a variety of polyphenolic compounds. As flavonoids have been shown to induce apoptosis in human tumor cells, this study...

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