Francine Carla Cadoná

Cocoa seed extract induces antiproliferative and pro-apoptotic effects in HT-29 colorectal cancer cells

The beneficial therapeutic actions of cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) in the treatment of cancer, attributed to antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, are well-established. The aim of this study was to investigate the anticarcinogenic effect of cocoa on colorectal cancer cells...

Multifunctional bioactivity of ellagic acid and pomegranate oil: selective anticancer in melanoma models

Melasma and skin cancer require effective and safe topical treatments. The aim of this study was to investigate the potential cytotoxic and antioxidant effects attributed to exposure to ellagic acid (EA) and pomegranate oil (PO) using human keratinocytes (HaCaT) and melanoma cell...