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Fruit, Vegetables, and Extracts: Role in Cancer Prevention

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Gamma delta T cells are cytotoxic lymphocyte cells that kill malignant cells. They also kill macrophages when the immune response is completed and no longer needed. These cells are modified by dietary bioactive compounds in what is known as nonantigen priming. These cells respond faster and to a greater extent after priming. Modification of these cells by diet is hypothesized to prevent cancer because they cannot only kill malignant cells but they can also reduce the inflammation that has been associated with an increased incidence of cancer.

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This chapter would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of my laboratory staff, Meri Nantz and Cheryl A. Rowe, Ph.D. and my collaborators, Jack Bukowski and Susanne and Steve Talcott.

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Percival, S.S. (2010). Fruit, Vegetables, and Extracts: Role in Cancer Prevention. In: Watson, R., Zibadi, S., Preedy, V. (eds) Dietary Components and Immune Function. Nutrition and Health. Humana Press, Totowa, NJ. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-60761-061-8_16

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