In new study, Illinois scientists trace activity of cancer-fighting tomato component

(University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences) Years of research in University of Illinois scientist John Erdman's laboratory have demonstrated that lycopene, the bioactive red pigment found in tomatoes, reduces growth of prostate tumors in a variety of animal models. 'Now our team has learned to grow tomato plants in suspension culture that produce lycopene molecules with a heavier molecular weight. We can trace lycopene's activity in the body,' said John W. Erdman Jr., a U of I professor of nutrition.
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news