A report that studied the effects on a genome-scale analysis of resveratrol induced gene expression in ovarian cancer cells.

Resveratrol is a natural compound found in large quantities in grapes and red wine.

Resveratrol supplements come in the form of tablets, lozenge or pills. This compound has been shown to have anti-inflammatory, cancer preventative and anti-aging effects.

The doctors from the Micorarray Division of Genomic Tree, Inc in Daejon, Korea examined whether or not resveratrol has any effect on growth and gene expression in ovarian cancer cells.

They found that red wine resveratrol restricts cell growth and stimulates ovarian cancer cell death.

The study shines a ray of hope on the possible uses for resveratrol. A new view of gene expression in ovarian cancer cells treated with resveratrol shows that the compound’s actions may be more than just anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory.