Study on the Anti ‐Tumor Ability of Niaowangzhong Green Tea

This study revealed a potent anti‐cancer activity of this special green tea and its promising potential as chemo‐preventive agent and proper dietary practice for prevention and control of cancers. Practical ApplicationThis study has indicated that Niaowangzhong green tea extract caused stronger cytotoxic effects on two kinds of digestive tract tumor cells HCT‐15 and MGC‐803, suggesting that as one of the most popular medicinal beverages, this green tea extract may be more suitable for treating digestive tract cancers since it can be more accessible to the locations of digestive and intestinal tracts. Therefore, this specific green tea merits further depth study on underlying mechanisms at the cellular and molecular levels and further development for potential medical application and dietary practices for prevention of cancers, especially for digestive and intestinal tracts. Co‐administration of the anti‐cancer drugs and Niaowangzhong green tea may reduce the toxic side effects and drug resistance while achieving desired effect because of the reason that Niaowangzhong green tea extract are mediated through the synergic effects of a variety of anti‐cancer compounds present it and had no obvious toxic side effects.
Source: Journal of Food Biochemistry - Category: Food Science Authors: Tags: Full Article Source Type: research