Primary Supervisor: Dr Ken Chinkwo
Location: Wagga Wagga
Keywords: cancer, chicken-egg, CAM assay, sorghum, antioxidants
Research Group: Food as Medicine (FAM) Research Group
Synopsis:
Our study examines the anticancer properties of cereals and pulses, particularly focusing on the effects of phenolic extracts from sorghum, rice,
barley, oats, and chickpeas on SW480 and HT29 cancer cell lines. It highlights significant findings, such as the ability of these extracts to reduce cancer cellproliferation and promote apoptosis through the modulation of tumour suppressors and other genes. Additionally, it showcases the potential of these dietary compounds to inhibit cancer cell migration, indicating their broader health-promoting properties.
The research also outlines ongoing work, including a pilot project employing an in ovo tumor model to further explore the extract’s anticancer mechanisms, signalling a promising direction for future investigations into cereal and pulse bioactivity as potential therapeutic agents against cancer.
Link to research poster.
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