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Malaysia Usm Produces Food Supplement That Inhibits Growth Of Cervical Cancer Cells
GEORGE TOWN - (Bernama) - Local Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) has come up with a food supplement which can inhibit the growth of cervical cancer cells.
The supplement, called ManjaProtect, has the capability to inhibit the growth of the cells of cervical cancer, the No. 2 killer of women after breast cancer, said researcher Dr Hasmah Abdullah.
Dr Hasmah, who is with the USM Centre of Health Science Studies at its Health Campus in Kelantan, said the supplement was a less costly way of treating the disease than through modern treatment which would cost thousands of ringgit.
"ManjaProtect is a product made from the extract of Manjakani or Oak galls and contains gallic acid, Vitamin C and selenium which are suitable for the prevention of cervical cancer.
"Gallic acid is generally used as an anti-oxidant in food while Vitamin C and selenium are important minerals to fight the toxicity of free radicals.
"Chemical analysis proves it contains phenolic compounds which have good anti-oxidant properties," she told reporters when introducing the product here Monday.
She said the properties of ManjaProtect were capable of inhibiting the growth of cervical cancer cells and, being low in protein and fat content, it was suitable for everybody.
"The target group of the product comprised renal, cardiovascular and diabetes patients," she added.
The research, which started in June 2008, was funded by USM. Dr Hasmah was assisted by Dr Mohd Rafiquzzaman, Dr Sakinah Harith, students and assistant researchers.
Dr Hasmah expected ManjaProtect to be in the market next year for between RM45 and RM60 per bottle of one month's consumption, which was cheaper than the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) immunisation or chemotherapy. (US$1=RM3.05)
"ManjaProtect has the potential to become an alternative preventive
application because it was cheaper and easier to administer.
"We are in the process of getting the supplement patented," she said.
Dr Hasmah said the idea to develop the product came about following the wide use of Manjakani in the traditional treatment practised by Malay women, especially after confinement.
-- BERNAMA
The supplement, called ManjaProtect, has the capability to inhibit the growth of the cells of cervical cancer, the No. 2 killer of women after breast cancer, said researcher Dr Hasmah Abdullah.
Dr Hasmah, who is with the USM Centre of Health Science Studies at its Health Campus in Kelantan, said the supplement was a less costly way of treating the disease than through modern treatment which would cost thousands of ringgit.
"ManjaProtect is a product made from the extract of Manjakani or Oak galls and contains gallic acid, Vitamin C and selenium which are suitable for the prevention of cervical cancer.
"Gallic acid is generally used as an anti-oxidant in food while Vitamin C and selenium are important minerals to fight the toxicity of free radicals.
"Chemical analysis proves it contains phenolic compounds which have good anti-oxidant properties," she told reporters when introducing the product here Monday.
She said the properties of ManjaProtect were capable of inhibiting the growth of cervical cancer cells and, being low in protein and fat content, it was suitable for everybody.
"The target group of the product comprised renal, cardiovascular and diabetes patients," she added.
The research, which started in June 2008, was funded by USM. Dr Hasmah was assisted by Dr Mohd Rafiquzzaman, Dr Sakinah Harith, students and assistant researchers.
Dr Hasmah expected ManjaProtect to be in the market next year for between RM45 and RM60 per bottle of one month's consumption, which was cheaper than the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) immunisation or chemotherapy. (US$1=RM3.05)
"ManjaProtect has the potential to become an alternative preventive
application because it was cheaper and easier to administer.
"We are in the process of getting the supplement patented," she said.
Dr Hasmah said the idea to develop the product came about following the wide use of Manjakani in the traditional treatment practised by Malay women, especially after confinement.
-- BERNAMA
