The Claim

Apigenin suppresses CXCL10 expression in senescent human fibroblasts at levels comparable to IL-6 suppression, and this suppression is associated with reduced stimulation of breast cancer cell invasion and epithelial-mesenchymal transition.

Source: Apigenin suppresses the senescence-associated secretory phenotype and paracrine effects on breast cancer cells

What the research says

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In plain English

Apigenin reduces the production of CXCL10 in aged human skin cells to a degree similar to its effect on IL-6, and this reduction is linked to decreased ability of breast cancer cells to invade surrounding tissue and change their identity.

See the scientific wording

Apigenin suppresses the novel SASP factor CXCL10 (IP10) in senescent human fibroblasts at levels comparable to IL-6, and this suppression is associated with reduced stimulation of breast cancer cell invasion and EMT.

Why this might work

Apigenin blocks a specific inflammatory signal chain in aging cells, which stops them from releasing a protein called CXCL10. Without this protein, nearby breast cancer cells lose their ability to spread and change into a more aggressive form.

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What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: Apigenin suppresses the senescence-associated secretory phenotype and paracrine effects on breast cancer cells

    Apigenin, a natural compound in some plants, reduces a harmful inflammatory signal (CXCL10) released by old cells, which in turn makes breast cancer cells less likely to spread. The study shows this happens directly in human cells.

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