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Antioxidant found in many foods and red wine is potent and selective killer of leukemia cells
04-23-2007 · EurekAlert!A naturally occurring compound found in many fruits and vegetables as well as red wine, selectively kills leukemia cells in culture while showing no discernible toxicity against healthy cells, according to a study by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. These findings, which were published online March 20 in the Journal of Biological Chemistry and will be in press May 4, offer hope for a more selective, less toxic therapy for leukemia.
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