Inhibitory effects of [6]-gingerol on phorbol ester-induced cox-2 expression in mouse skin: p38 mapk and p65/rela as possible molecular targets

  • Published : 2003.10.01

Abstract

[6]-Gingerol, a major pungent ingredient of ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe, Zingiberaceae) has a wide array of pharmacologic effects. Our previous studies have demonstrated that [6]-gingerol inhibits mouse skin tumor promotion and anchorage-independent growth of cultured mouse epidermal cells stimulated with epidermal growth factor. In this study, we have investigated the molecular mechanisms underlying anti-tumor promoting effects of [6]-gingerol on mouse skin carcinogenesis. (omitted)

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