Antioxidant
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Study explores protein’s role in inflammation-associated cancer
An antioxidant protein may protect against colon cancer that develops in patients with inflammatory bowel disease, suggesting new strategies for reducing colon cancer risk in these patients. Read MoreJuly 23, 2015
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Antioxidants promising for rare disorder
The antioxidant vitamin E prevented the buildup of toxic products in a model of a rare genetic disorder, suggesting new strategies for therapeutic development. Read MoreFebruary 6, 2014
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Defusing ‘C. diff’ infection
Clostridium difficile on the intestinal lining. (Wellcome Images) Clostridium difficile (“C. diff”) infection is a leading cause of hospital-associated diarrhea, and the frequency and severity of infections are on the rise. D. Borden Lacy, Ph.D., associate professor of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, and colleagues recently demonstrated that the… Read MoreNovember 8, 2013
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Green tea for failing hearts?
The main antioxidant compound in green tea increases contractile force in isolated heart cells, suggesting it may be useful in heart failure. Read MoreNovember 16, 2012
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Study tracks antioxidants’ role in prostate tumor growth
Antioxidants promote cell growth in a mouse model of prostate cancer, Vanderbilt researchers report in the journal PLoS ONE. The findings provide insight into the recent controversy regarding antioxidants and prostate cancer prevention. Read MoreNovember 15, 2012