RE: Clinical trial Article. China.17 Aug 2022 18:36
"These findings are consistent with Xiao et al., who revealed
that quercetin, one component of WSTC, inhibited stored platelet apoptosis by increasing
the Bcl-2/Bax ratio in a concentration-dependent manner [45]. Notably, nutrients promote
apoptosis in cancer cells, but chlorogenic acid, rutin and polyphenols (e.g., resveratrol and
curcumin) have to exert an antiapoptotic effect by inhibiting oxidative stress in normal cell
lines [46,47]. Whether one or more components of WSTC or only the mixture contribute
to protecting platelet apoptosis is worthy of further study."
Apoptosis
Apoptosis is the process of programmed cell death. It is used during early development to eliminate unwanted cells; for example, those between the fingers of a developing hand. In adults, apoptosis is used to rid the body of cells that have been damaged beyond repair. Apoptosis also plays a role in preventing cancer. If apoptosis is for some reason prevented, it can lead to uncontrolled cell division and the subsequent development of a tumor.
https://www.genome.gov/genetics-glossary/apoptosis#:~:text=Apoptosis%20is%20the%20process%20of,a%20role%20in%20preventing%20cancer.