BIOL 404- Effects of Phytoestrogens - Lycopene and Trans-Resveratrol - on the development of myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSC)

Trans-Resveratrol and Lycopene are chemical compounds found in the skin of red grapes and tomatoes respectively. This study investigates the effects of these two phytoestrogens on MDSCs.We hypothesized that these phytoestrogens will bind to estrogen receptors and block estrogenic activity, effectively decreasing the production of MDSCs in murine cells.