Broccoli may help breast cancer treatments

New research has found that a molecule found in thyme, parsley and some vegetables like celery and broccoli may may reduce the risk of developing metastasis originating from breast cancer in women, due to an innate compound, Luteolin. This type of breast cancer tests negatively for three receptors that promote breast cancer growth—estrogen, progesterone, and HER2—and often is difficult to treat.

"Triple-negative breast cancers are cancer cells that lack three receptors targeted by current chemotherapy regimens. Because of this lack of receptors, common cancer drugs can't 'find' the cells, and doctors must treat the cancer with extremely aggressive and highly toxic treatment strategies," said Salman Hyder from the College of Veterinary Medicine and the Dalton Cardiovascular Research Center.

"Mice exposed to human triple-negative breast cancer cells experienced significantly reduced metastastic growth in their lungs after being treated with Luteolin," Hyder stated. "In almost every case, the mice also saw no weight loss, which means luteolin has no toxic effects; this plant compound is both safe and effective," Hyder explained.

source: deccanchronicle.com

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