Articles | Journal of Emerging Investigators

Protective effect of bromelain and pineapple extracts on UV-induced damage in human skin cells

Mori et al. | Jan 25, 2023

Protective effect of bromelain and pineapple extracts on UV-induced damage in human skin cells

In this study, the authors tested whether the compound bromelain extracted from pineapples could protect skin cells from UV damage.

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Reducing PMA-induced COX-2 expression using a herbal formulation in MCF-7 breast cancer cells

Nair et al. | Jun 21, 2021

Reducing PMA-induced <em>COX-2</em> expression using a herbal formulation in MCF-7 breast cancer cells

In this study, the authors investigate the effect of a herbal formulation on Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) expression in cancer cells. High levels of COX-2 correlates with worsened cancer outcomes and the authors hypothesize that the formulation will inhibit COX-2 levels.

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