Monthly Archives: February 2010

Halocynthiaxanthin and fucoxanthinol isolated from Halocynthia roretzi induce apoptosis in human leukemia, breast and colon cancer cells

Posted on February 28, 2010 by admin| Leave a comment

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This digital document is a journal article from Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology, Part C, published by Elsevier in . The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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The sea squirt Halocynthia roretzi metabolizes fucoxanthin, and subsequently accumulates its derived carotenoids with characteristic structures. In the present study, we isolated halocynthiaxanthin and fucoxanthinol as carotenoids having antiproliferative activity from H. roretzi. Halocynthiaxanthin and fucoxanthinol inhibited the growth of HL-60 human leukemia cells in a dose- and time-dependent… More >>

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A Guide to Blood and Marrow Transplantation

Posted on February 26, 2010 by admin| 1 Comment

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This completely revised and enlarged 3rd edition continues the idea of the previous version to provide an up-to-date overview of blood and marrow transplantations. Indication to transplantation and pre-transplant considerations are discussed in detail before the transplant procedure with all acute and delayed procedure is described. An outlook on the latest developments and their future aspects is included, and problems and pre- and post-transplant complications are discussed. This book helps practising hematologists, oncologists,and other physicians as well as physicians in training and students to develop an idea as to when blood and marrow transplantation should be considered, what the costs are and how a do… More >>

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Focus On Leukemia Research

Posted on February 18, 2010 by admin| Leave a comment

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This new book brings together leading research from around the globe. Leukaemia is cancer that begins in blood cells. In people with leukaemia, the bone marrow produces abnormal white blood cells. The abnormal cells are leukaemia cells. At first, leukaemia cells function almost normally. In time, they may crowd out normal white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. The scope of the book includes the four common types of leukaemia: chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (chronic lymphoblastic leukaemia, CLL) – most often affecting people over age 55; chronic myeloid leukaemia (chronic myelogenous leukaemia, CML) – affects mainly adults; acute lymphocytic leukaemia (acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, ALL) – the most co… More >>

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