Fucoidan present in brown algae induces apoptosis of human colon cancer cells
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Fucoidan is a sulfated polysaccharide found in brown algae; it has been shown to exhibit a number of biological effects, including anti-tumor effects. In this study, we evaluated the effects of fucoidan on apoptosis in HT-29 and HCT1...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-08-01
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| Series: | BMC Gastroenterology |
| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-230X/10/96 |