Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer mortality in the United States. Diets
rich in fruits and vegetables have been linked to reduced rates of various cancers.
Resveratrol, a phytonutrient found in grapes, is a potent antioxidant and has been
found to inhibit several types of cancer, including lung cancer. We investigated pterostilbene,
a natural analog of resveratrol found in blueberries. We hypothesized that pterostilbene
would inhibit lung cancer cell growth in vitro by inducing apoptosis.
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