A recent study published in NIH finds a pineapple enzyme that may boost mesothelioma treatment. Bromelain – the pineapple enzyme that may boost
According to the report, malignant peritoneal mesothelioma (MPM) is a rare neoplasm of the peritoneum, causally related to asbestos exposure with a late diagnosis results in poor survival (<1 year). Common treatment with cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy has improved survival in some patients (median 3-5 years). But, a pineapple enzyme may boost meosthelioma treatment because:
- The cell viability of both PET and YOU cells was adversely affected by bromelain, with PET cells being slightly resistant
- The addition of bromelain – pineapple enzyme that may boost mesothelioma treatment – increased the cytotoxicity of cisplatin significantly in both cell lines
- Bromelain-induced cell death is by apoptosis and autophagy
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