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Frankincense Potential Treatment for Cancer

University of Leicester researchers discover cancer-killing properties of frankincense in ovarian cancer
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Researchers from the University of Leicester have demonstrated the potential of treating ovarian cancer using frankincense. The research funded by the Omani government has successfully shown its potential effectiveness in targeting ovarian cancer.

Previous studies have identified frankincense as a potential treatment for many other cancers, including colon, breast and prostate cancer. However this is the first study to demonstrate its potential in combatting ovarian cancer.

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Frankincense for Ovarian Cancer

Frankincense for Ovarian Cancer | Cancer - Advances, Knowledge, Integrative & Holistic Treatments | Scoop.it
One of the most famous Christmas gifts of all time, frankincense, may be effective for the treatment of late-stage ovarian cancer, according to a new study from UK researchers.
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Research suggests that frankincense may be useful for the treatment of some cancers, including breast, colon and prostate cancer, due to a compound it contains, called acetyl-11-keto-beta-boswellic acid (AKBA).

Researchers from the University of Leicester in the UK analyzed the AKBA compound in vitro for 1 year, and tested it on a series of late-stage ovarian cancer cell lines, some of which were resistant to chemotherapy. They found that the compound effectively killed ovarian cancer cells, and were surprised to find that chemotherapy-resistant cell lines appeared to become more sensitive when the AKBA compound was applied.

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