Effect of Conjugated Linoleic Acid Supplementation on Inflammatory Factors and Matrix Metalloproteinase Enzymes in Rectal Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemoradiotherapy

Conclusion. According to our results, CLA supplementation improved inflammatory factors, MMP-2, and MMP-9 as biomarkers of angiogenesis and tumor invasion. It seems that CLA may provide new complementary treatment by reducing tumor invasion and resistance to cancer treatment in patients with rectal cancer.

Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - October 17, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Mohammadzadeh, M., Faramarzi, E., Mahdavi, R., Nasirimotlagh, B., Asghari Jafarabadi, M. Tags: Articles Source Type: research