The anticancer activity of Lycopene.

Lycopene is a carotenoid that has been extensively studied for its potential anti-cancer properties. Lycopene is found in several fruits and vegetables, including tomatoes, watermelons, apricots, and pink grapefruits. It is a powerful antioxidant and has been found to act as an anti-inflammatory agent.
  • induces the anti-proliferation of HGC-27 cells
  • lycopene supplementation decreases the expression of STAT3 by inducing the protein inhibitor of activated STAT3 expression in ovarian tissues {study}
  • antitumor activity of lycopene in HNSCC cells
  • FAK downregulation


Synergy

  • vitamin D3
  • broccoli (sulforaphane)
  • S-allylcysteine {study}
  • (aspirin)

 

Antagonism



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