[HTML][HTML] Bromelain and acetylcysteine (BromAc®): A novel approach to the treatment of mucinous tumours
HK Wen, SJ Valle, DL Morris - American Journal of Cancer …, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Mucins are a significant extracellular component of neoplastic entities such as
pseudomyxoma peritonei and several gastrointestinal adenocarcinomas. Mucinous tumours …
pseudomyxoma peritonei and several gastrointestinal adenocarcinomas. Mucinous tumours …
[HTML][HTML] Intraperitoneal BromAc® Does Not Interfere with the Healing of Colon Anastomosis
AH Mekkawy, M Breakeit, K Pillai, S Badar, J Akhter… - Cancers, 2023 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary The drug BromAc® has been used in the treatment of pseudomyxoma
peritonei, a rare peritoneal cancer. Often, patients with pseudomyxoma peritonei require …
peritonei, a rare peritoneal cancer. Often, patients with pseudomyxoma peritonei require …
[HTML][HTML] Effect of nebulized bromac on rheology of artificial sputum: relevance to muco-obstructive respiratory diseases
K Pillai, AH Mekkawy, J Akhter, DL Morris - Advances in Respiratory …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Highlights What are the main findings? BromAc is a better mucolytic compared to bromelain
or N-acetylcysteine alone. BromAc reduces the viscosity and increases the flow rate of …
or N-acetylcysteine alone. BromAc reduces the viscosity and increases the flow rate of …
[HTML][HTML] Bromelain and acetylcysteine (BromAc®) alone and in combination with gemcitabine inhibit subcutaneous deposits of pancreatic cancer after intraperitoneal …
AH Mekkawy, K Pillai, H Suh, S Badar… - American journal of …, 2021 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Gemcitabine (GEM) is commonly chosen for treating pancreatic cancer. However, its use is
limited by toxicity. Earlier in vitro studies with GEM in combination with Bromelain (Brom) …
limited by toxicity. Earlier in vitro studies with GEM in combination with Bromelain (Brom) …
[HTML][HTML] Anti-cancer effect of bromelain and its combination with cisplatin on HN5 cell line (Squamous Cell Carcinoma)
Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of bromelain alone and in
combination with Cisplatin on oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) and fibroblast cell …
combination with Cisplatin on oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) and fibroblast cell …
[HTML][HTML] A novel method for potentiation of chemotherapy in soft tissue sarcomas with BromAc
L Dong, K Ke, S Badar, AH Mekkawy… - American Journal of …, 2022 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Single-agent doxorubicin currently forms part of standard care for patients with sarcomas.
However, efficacy is limited by the presence of dose-dependent cardiotoxicity and toxicity to …
However, efficacy is limited by the presence of dose-dependent cardiotoxicity and toxicity to …
The Therapeutic Effects of Bromelain against Colorectal Cancer: A Systematic Review
M Forootan, MM Amiri, M Darvishi… - Current Cancer …, 2024 - ingentaconnect.com
Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most prevalent cancers worldwide.
Objective: Considering the side effects of chemotherapy treatments, we reviewed the anti …
Objective: Considering the side effects of chemotherapy treatments, we reviewed the anti …
[HTML][HTML] Dissolution of Biofilm Secreted by Three Different Strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa with Bromelain, N-Acetylcysteine, and Their Combinations
CJ Carter, K Pillai, S Badar, AH Mekkawy, J Akhter… - Applied Sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
Featured Application BromAc a combination of bromelain and NAC, can eradicate mesh
biofilms produced by three strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in vitro, with biofilm …
biofilms produced by three strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in vitro, with biofilm …
The effect of bromalin and N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) on chemotherapeutic drug uptake by cancer cells in relation to their mucin and human nucleoside transporter …
C Carter - 2023 - unsworks.unsw.edu.au
Pancreatic cancer is a deadly disease with a five-year survival rate of less than 5%.
Gemcitabine is the standard of care in the treatment of pancreatic cancer, however …
Gemcitabine is the standard of care in the treatment of pancreatic cancer, however …
Effect of nebulised BromAc® on rheology of artificial sputum: relevance to muco-obstructive respiratory diseases including COVID-19
K Pillai, AH Mekkawy, J Akhter, SJ Valle, DL Morris - bioRxiv, 2021 - biorxiv.org
Respiratory diseases such as cystic fibrosis, COPD, bronchiectasis asthma and COVID-19
are difficult to treat owing to viscous secretions in the airways that evade mucocilliary …
are difficult to treat owing to viscous secretions in the airways that evade mucocilliary …