Faculty Advisor
Buckholt, Michael Allan
Faculty Advisor
Rulfs, Jill
Abstract
Phytoestrogen supplements are commonly utilized by women for relief from menopausal symptoms. Some research suggests that certain phytoestrogens may cause cellular apoptosis, indicating significance as an anti-cancer treatment in addition to menopause treatment. T47D cells, a cell line acquired from cancerous breast ductal cells, were cultured and then treated with biochanin A and resveratrol. Results suggest these phytoestrogens cause apoptosis of T47D cells.
Publisher
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Date Accepted
April 2010
Major
Biology and Biotechnology
Project Type
Major Qualifying Project
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Advisor Department
Biology and Biotechnology