Summary of Research Findings
Summary of Research Findings
Summary of Research Findings
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Cancer <strong>Research</strong><br />
1. Title<br />
Antineoplastic Properties <strong>of</strong> Maharishi-4 [MAK-4] Against DMBA-Induced Mammary Tumors in Rats<br />
Publication<br />
Pharmacology, Biochemistry and Behavior, Vol. 35, pp. 767-773, 1990.<br />
Authors<br />
Hari M. Sharma,* Chandradhar Dwivedi,** Bryan C. Satter,** Krishnamurthy P. Gudehithlu,* Hussein Abou-<br />
Issa,* William Malarkey,* and Gopi A. Tejwani.*<br />
Conducted at<br />
**College <strong>of</strong> Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus OH 43210<br />
**College <strong>of</strong> Pharmacy, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD 57007<br />
<strong>Summary</strong><br />
The herbal mixture MAK-4 (Maharishi Amrit Kalash-4) was tested for anticarcinogenic and anticancer<br />
properties against 7,12–dimethylbenz(a)anthracene (DMBA)-induced mammary tumors in rats. The 6% MAK-<br />
4-supplemented diet protected against DMBA-induced carcinogenesis by reducing both tumor incidence and<br />
multiplicity during initiation and promotion phases. MAK-4 provided up to 88% protection (p