Effect of royal jelly on bisphenol A-induced proliferation of human breast cancer cells

Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 2007 Jan;71(1):253-5. doi: 10.1271/bbb.60453. Epub 2007 Jan 7.

Abstract

Royal jelly is known as a functional food containing many useful minerals. In this study, we found an anti-environmental estrogen activity of royal jelly. Bisphenol A (BPA) is an environmental estrogen that stimulates proliferation of human breast cancer MCF-7 cells. Royal jelly inhibited the growth-promoting effect of BPA on MCF-7 cells, even though it did not affect the proliferation of cells in the absence of BPA. In addition, this inhibiting effect of royal jelly was heat-stable.

MeSH terms

  • Benzhydryl Compounds
  • Breast Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Cell Proliferation / drug effects
  • Fatty Acids / pharmacology*
  • Hot Temperature
  • Humans
  • Phenols / pharmacology*

Substances

  • Benzhydryl Compounds
  • Fatty Acids
  • Phenols
  • royal jelly
  • bisphenol A