date:Apr 17, 2013
in animal experiments using mice transplanted with human melanoma cell tumors , gossypin treatment for 10 days reduced tumor volume and increased survival rate.
Nair's team is now working to understand how the body absorbs gossypin and how it is metabolized. In the media statement, the researchers noted discussions are underway with the Cancer Therapy Research Center at the University of Texas Health Science Center about testing gossypin in melanoma patients.