Onions prevent ovarian cancer progression

Recently, Japanese researchers have discovered that onionine A, a compound found in onions, has anti-cancer activity against ovarian tumors. This opens up new treatment opportunities for ovarian cancer patients.

According to the World Health Organization, epithelial ovarian cancer is the most common ovarian cancer today and the survival rate is about 40% within 5 years. The majority of patients (80%) will relapse after chemotherapy. That is why experts are looking for a more effective form of treatment.

Recently, researchers at Kamumoto University in Japan have discovered a compound found in onions, called Onionine A. According to them, it possesses anti-ovarian cancer activities.

Research published in Scientific Reports shows: “This compound reduces the progression of malignant ovarian tumors by interfering with the tumor-specializing function of myeloid cells.” On the other hand, experts also assert: “Onionine A can improve the effectiveness of anti-cancer drugs by increasing the ability to inhibit tumor proliferation.”

Also in an experiment conducted on mice, experts showed: “Ovarian tumors decreased and the life span of mice increased”. They also concluded that: “Onionine A in onions can replace complementary treatment for ovarian cancer patients”. This has really opened up treatment opportunities for ovarian cancer patients.

According to Dantri