Ethyl pyruvate administration inhibits hepatic tumor growth

The first demonstration of ethyl pyruvate inhibition of liver tumor growth associated with induction of tumor apoptosis, diminished HMGB1 release, and decreased inflammation is reported. EP is a potent inhibitor of HMGB1 release that has significant anti–inflammatory activities and exerts a protective effect in animal models of inflammation. As inflammation is linked to cancer growth, we hypothesized that EP would have anti–tumor activity and...