Maslinic Acid in Olives Prevents Cancer
Researchers have identified a compound called maslinic acid present in the leaf and the olive skin wax extracted from alpeorujo (crushed olive pulp), which can prevent colon cancer and regulate apoptosis in carcinogenic processes in mice.
Maslinic acid is a protease inhibitor that, among other features, has the capacity of regulating cell growth. It is useful for cancer treatment, as it allows to control the hyperplasia and hypertrophy processes, typical of this disease. The scientists of the UGR have characterized for the first time maslinic acid action from the molecular point of view when it is applied to the development of tumour cells.
According to them, the advantages of maslinic acid are three: Unlike other anti-carcinogenic products, highly cytotoxic, it is a natural compound and, therefore, less toxic. In addition, it is selective, this is, it only acts on carcinogenic cells, whose pH is more acid than usual. And lastly, it has a preventive nature, as it can inhibit cancer appearance in those cells with a higher predisposition to develop it.
If you understand spanish, here’s a video of the researchers on these findings:
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