Posted on 01/24/2022 7:23:51 AM PST by Scarlett156
Broccoli may contain advantages beyond nutrition. A molecule found in broccoli, cabbage and more digests down into DIM, a compound with brighter benefits than the name implies, such as inducing cell death in breast, prostate and colon cancer. Now, researchers are beginning to understand the mechanism underpinning this molecular behavior—information that could help elucidate future anti-cancer treatments.
In a report published on Dec. 10, 2021, in PLOS One, Hiroshima University researchers summarize their finding that DIM, or 3,3'-Diindolylmethane, also triggers controlled whole-cell death and recycling of cellular components in fission yeast. Whether the DIM-induced damage mechanism is conserved in humans remains to be seen, but paper author Masaru Ueno explained that unicellular fission yeast allow for easier examination of molecular machinery that mimics behavior in more complex organisms.
"We discovered that the chemical compound, DIM, induces novel biological activity that damages the nuclear membranes in fission yeast," said Ueno, associate professor at Hiroshima Research Center for Healthy Aging, Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life, Hiroshima University.
The nuclear membranes enclose the cell's genetic information. Once the genetic material is replicated, the nuclear envelope, which comprises the inner and outer membranes, pinches into two and part, resulting in two cells where there once was one.
"Integrity of the nuclear membranes is important for human health," Ueno said. "Mutations that cause defects in the nuclear membrane accelerate aging. Nuclear membranes also rupture and repair themselves during cancer cell migration."
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All joking aside, what exciting news for cancer research! (And for broccoli enthusiasts: I found a whole plethora of articles when I checked for posts with "broccoli" in the title. (Why am I hearing "James Bond" type music in my head now?)
She’s choppin’ Broccoli!
“Fascinating”
I’ll add two more words:
“Gut health”
Interesting article.
Anything that looks and tastes like broccoli has to be good for you. :)
I'm a BIG fan of cabbage, just like me pappy -- purple cabbage in particular. I love cutting off a slice and munching on it. Tasty!
So broccoli is worse than cancer. My taste buds agree.
I don’t like cabbage but do like cole slaw.
My wife and I take DIM.
Eat your greens!
is that with cheese or without?
Where do you get DIM?
I do love broccoli and eat all I can......
Amazon and Swanson Vitamins.
Vile weed…
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So broccoli and cabbage cause your cells to die. So much for that vegan diet!
My wife and I take DIM.
I have also, since about 2004.
I still won’t eat it!
The benefits from broccoli can be gotten from other vegetables that were developed from the same 'wild cabbage' plant as broccoli.
Cabbage, comprising several cultivars of Brassica oleracea, is a leafy green, red (purple), or white (pale green) biennial plant grown as an annual vegetable crop for its dense-leaved heads. It is descended from the wild cabbage (B. oleracea var. oleracea), and belongs to the "cole crops" or brassicas, meaning it is closely related to broccoli and cauliflower (var. botrytis); Brussels sprouts (var. gemmifera); and Savoy cabbage (var. sabauda).
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