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Article: Modified Citrus Pectin.
- Article from:
- Alternative Medicine Review
- Article date:
- December 1, 2000
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Introduction
Modified citrus pectin (MCP), also known as fractionated pectin, is a complex polysaccharide obtained from the peel and pulp of citrus fruits. Modified citrus pectin is rich in galactoside residues, giving it an affinity for certain types of cancer cells. Metastasis is one of the most life-threatening aspects of cancer and the lack of effective anti-metastatic therapies has prompted research on MCP's effectiveness in blocking metastasis of certain types of cancers, including melanomas, prostate, and breast cancers.
Chemistry
Modified citrus pectin powder is produced from citrus pectin via pH and temperature modification that breaks ...