Yemeni Sidr Honey Inhibits Cell Proliferation and Promotes Apoptosis in Human Cancer and Mouse-Derived Cell Lines
Danah Almnayan,
Robert M. Lafrenie
Abstract:Honey has become popular as a potential treatment for several ailments, including cancer. Honeys from different parts of the world have been shown to have different anti-proliferative, immune-modulatory, and anti-inflammatory actions. Yemeni Sidr honey (YSH) is world-renowned for its anti-inflammatory activity and has been suggested to have anti-cancer activity, although empirical evidence is lacking. We tested three YSH samples by HPLC to show they contained similar sugars and an overlapping group of phenolic… Show more
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