A type of ginger from Southeast Asia could serve as a possible ingredient for new anti-cancer markers. You might recognize Kencur as a fragrant spice that enhances your meals or a natural solution for digestive issues. However, scientists from Osaka Metropolitan University have discovered encouragi
Researchers have found that Kencur, a tropical plant in the ginger family, and its main active component, ethyl p-methoxycinnamate , significantly inhibit cancer cell growth. The team identified mitochondrial transcription factor A as a key factor in this anti-cancer effect.
You might recognize Kencur as a fragrant spice that enhances your meals or a natural solution for digestive issues. However, scientists fromhave discovered encouraging evidence that this tropical plant, a member of the ginger family native to Southeast Asia, has anti-cancer properties. Jamu – an Indonesian drink prepared from Kencur ginger. Credit: Akiko Kojima, Osaka Metropolitan University
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