The results demonstrate chemopreventive effects of whole cranberry powder on colon tumorigenesis.

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Abstract Title:

Chemopreventive Effects of Whole Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) on Colitis-Associated Colon Tumorigenesis.

Abstract Source:

Mol Nutr Food Res. 2018 12 ;62(24):e1800942. Epub 2018 Nov 23. PMID: 30353672

Abstract Author(s):

Xian Wu, Mingyue Song, Xiaokun Cai, Catherine Neto, Anuradha Tata, Yanhui Han, Qi Wang, Zhonghai Tang, Hang Xiao

Article Affiliation:

Xian Wu

Abstract:

SCOPE: There are growing interests in using a whole-food-based approach to prevent chronic diseases due to potential synergistic interactions among different bioactive components within the whole foods. North American cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon), a polyphenol-rich fruit, has been shown to exert multiple beneficial health effects.

METHODS AND RESULTS: For the first time, the protective effects of whole cranberry powder (WCP) are determined against colitis-associated mouse colon tumorigenesis induced by azoxymethane (AOM) and dextran sulfate sodium (DSS). The results show that dietary administration of WCP (1.5%, w/w in the diet) significantly suppresses colon tumorigenesis as indicated by the reduced tumor incidence, multiplicity, burden, and average tumor size in WCP-fed mice compared to the positive control mice. Both gene and protein expression levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α are markedly attenuated by WCP treatment in the colon of AOM/DSS-treated mice. Moreover, WCP profoundly modulates multiple signaling pathways/proteins related to inflammation, cell proliferation, apoptosis, angiogenesis, and metastasis in the colon, which is closely associated with the inhibitory effects of WCP on colon tumorigenesis.

CONCLUSION: Overall, the results demonstrate chemopreventive effects of WCP on colon tumorigenesis in mice, providing a scientific basis for using the whole cranberry as a functional food to promote colon health in humans.

Academic Cite:

Xian Wu, Mingyue Song, Xiaokun Cai, Catherine Neto, Anuradha Tata, Yanhui Han, Qi Wang, Zhonghai Tang, Hang Xiao. Chemopreventive Effects of Whole Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) on Colitis-Associated Colon Tumorigenesis. Mol Nutr Food Res. 2018 12 ;62(24):e1800942. Epub 2018 Nov 23.

Pubmed-Cite:

Xian Wu, Mingyue Song, Xiaokun Cai, Catherine Neto, Anuradha Tata, Yanhui Han, Qi Wang, Zhonghai Tang, Hang Xiao. Chemopreventive Effects of Whole Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) on Colitis-Associated Colon Tumorigenesis. Mol Nutr Food Res. 2018 12 ;62(24):e1800942. Epub 2018 Nov 23.PMID: 30353672

GMI-Cite:

Xian Wu, Mingyue Song, Xiaokun Cai, Catherine Neto, Anuradha Tata, Yanhui Han, Qi Wang, Zhonghai Tang, Hang Xiao. Chemopreventive Effects of Whole Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) on Colitis-Associated Colon Tumorigenesis. Mol Nutr Food Res. 2018 12 ;62(24):e1800942. Epub 2018 Nov 23.PMID: 30353672

Article Published Date : Jan 11, 2018

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : Cranberry : CK(349) : AC(69)

Diseases : Colitis : CK(255) : AC(111), Colon Cancer : CK(749) : AC(430)

Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents : CK(4861) : AC(1630), Chemopreventive : CK(2835) : AC(787), Interleukin-1 beta downregulation : CK(478) : AC(205), Interleukin-6 Downregulation : CK(1137) : AC(354), Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Alpha Inhibitor : CK(1823) : AC(669)