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The study aims to explore how EPA and naproxen affect inflammatory cancer-associated fibroblasts and tumor development in the Pirc rat model.

April 5, 2026Cancer Research

Combination of EPA and Naproxen Prevents Inflammatory Fibroblast Polarization in Pirc Tumors

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NJNiti JaniUniversity of South Carolina RBRyan BeachUConn Health MMMichael MartinezMoffitt Cancer Center

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This research demonstrates that a dietary combination of EPA and naproxen reduces inflammation in Pirc tumors, suggesting potential for cancer prevention.

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The study aims to explore how EPA and naproxen affect inflammatory cancer-associated fibroblasts and tumor development in the Pirc rat model.
Utilized RNA-sequencing analysis to identify molecular pathways in colon tumors
Administered a combination diet of EPA-FFA and naproxen to Pirc rats for twenty weeks
Isolated cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) from untreated Pirc rats and stimulated with cytokines to assess iCAF activation
Achieved up to 98% reduction in colon tumor development with EPA-FFA and naproxen
Observed a decrease in inflammatory and proliferative gene signatures in treated tumors
Identified healthier fibroblast profiles resembling myofibroblasts, indicating reduced inflammation

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Jani et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d1fe18a79560c99a0a48ce https://doi.org/10.1158/1538-7445.am2026-944

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This research demonstrates that a dietary combination of EPA and naproxen reduces inflammation in Pirc tumors, suggesting potential for cancer prevention.

Combination of EPA and Naproxen Prevents Inflammatory Fibroblast Polarization in Pirc Tumors

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Combination of EPA and Naproxen Prevents Inflammatory Fibroblast Polarization in Pirc Tumors

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