Comment · Fri, April 26, 2013 · Ceretropic
[6]-Shogaol Attenuates Neuronal Apoptosis in Hydrogen Peroxide-Treated Astrocytes Through the Up-Regulation of Neurotrophic Factors.
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nicolaosq · 2 points
The up-regulation of neurotrophic factors like bdnf can potentiate a brain tumor?
u/MisterYouAreSoDumb · Ceretropic
It's possible, but not likely. The cancerous cells would need to have expressed BDNF receptors to be affected by the increased levels. Certain types of cancer do have them, though.