Investigating the link between diet, homocysteine levels, and prostate cancer in African American men
Elevated homocysteine in African American Prostate Cancer: Association with Diet and Dietary practices, evaluating its biomarker potential, and characterizing its tumor promoting function
This study is looking at how what you eat might affect a substance called homocysteine, which is connected to prostate cancer, especially in African American men, to help find ways to spot the cancer earlier.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Baylor College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11061405 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how dietary practices influence levels of homocysteine, a metabolite linked to prostate cancer, particularly in African American men. The study aims to explore the association between elevated homocysteine and prostate cancer risk, as well as its potential role in tumor growth and metastasis. By analyzing dietary habits and metabolite levels, researchers hope to identify biomarkers that could aid in early detection of prostate cancer in this high-risk population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are African American men who are at risk for or have been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Not a fit: Patients who are not of African descent or those without a risk of prostate cancer may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved dietary recommendations and early detection strategies for prostate cancer in African American men.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated a correlation between dietary factors and cancer risk, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Houston, United States
- Baylor College of Medicine — Houston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sreekumar, Arun — Baylor College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Sreekumar, Arun
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.