01/08/2019 / By Michelle Simmons
An anthocyanin found in the fruit of camu camu may be the next cancer solution. A study published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines revealed that chrysanthemin can stop the development of cancerous tumors.
In the study, researchers in China looked at the antitumor and apoptotic effects of chrysanthemin in PC-3 human prostate cancer cells. Prostate cancer is one of the leading causes of death due to cancer in the U.S. and many other Western countries.
For the study, the researchers used the MTT assay to evaluate the effects of chrysanthemin on cell viability or the number of healthy cells. They also used flow cytometry together with fluorescence microscopy to examine the apoptotic induction in the prostate cancer cells. In addition, they used the western blot assay to determine the effects of chrysanthemin.
Throughout the study, the researchers found that chrysanthemin prevented the growth of cancer cells. It also induced apoptosis (cell death) and enhanced the activity of all caspases, which play a role in apoptosis.
These results suggest that chrysanthemin has cancer-fighting properties, particularly in prostate cancer.
Chrysanthemin is also referred to as cyanidin 3-glucoside. As mentioned earlier, it belongs to the anthocyanin family of pigments that are odorless and may appear red, blue, or purple. Their pigments depend on the acidity of the plant tissues. (Related: Eat more berries: Anthocyanins suppress tumors, disrupt the expression of cancer genes.)
In addition to camu camu, chrysanthemin occurs naturally in blueberries, acai, and black soybean. Many studies have shown that it offers various health benefits. Here are some of them:
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