Celecoxib and curcumin synergistically inhibit the growth of colorectal cancer cells.(Abstracts)(Brief Article)

Alternative Medicine Review | December 1, 2005| | Copyright

PURPOSE: Multiple studies have indicated that cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitors may prevent colon cancer, which is one of the leading causes of cancer death in the western world. Recent studies, however, showed that their long-term use may be limited due to cardiovascular toxicity. This study aims to investigate whether curcumin potentiates the growth inhibitory effect of celecoxib, a specific COX-2 inhibitor, in human colon cancer cells. EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN: HT-29 and IEC-18-K-ras (expressing high levels of COX-2), Caco-2 (expressing low level of COX-2), and SW-480 (no ...

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