Caffeine Slows Brain Cancer Growth

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By nisya

Published: February 2, 2010

According to research, the caffeine found in coffee and green tea are believed to slow the growth of cancerous brain tumors effectively. Thus the results of research from scientists from the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), South Korea.

Research led by Lee Chang-Joon and conducted in animals indicate that regular caffeine can suppress the growth of inositol trisphosphate receptor (IP3R) are strongly associated with glioblastoma multiforme, the type of brain tumor the most common and most aggressive found in humans.

Lee, Representing the team mentioned, calcium has an important in spreading the tumor cells in human glioblastoma multiforme, and IP3R directly contribute to the amount of calcium released.

Lee also added that he and his team found a sub-type of IP3R, IP3R3 is very active in brain cancer patients. Caffeine is proven to prevent the spread of these compounds, so that the growth of brain tumors and inhibit cancer cells from spreading to other body.

The amount of caffeine found in tests on animals ranging from two to five cups of coffee or green tea commonly consumed by the average human per day.

Lee says, is very difficult to treat glioblastoma multiforme. Because the tumor cells are resistant to conventional drug therapy anti-cancer drugs. Generally, many patients die within one year.

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