|
Effects of Folic Acid on Cellular Senescence
| Challenge: | Health | | Category: | Junior | | Region: | | | City: | , | | School: | | | Abstract: | The Biological functions of folic acid (FA) have been reported earlier. Previously, we reported that 200mg/ml of FA increases blood cell size leading to abnormal cell division and death suggesting early cellular aging. Cells treated with FA after exposure to anti-neoplastic agent were rapidly driven to senescence. Treating cancer cells with FA decreased their senescence. This suggests that overdose of FA affects cell aging selectively. |
| Awards | Value | Excellence Award - Junior
Silver Medal
Sponsor: Youth Science Canada | $700.00 | Western University Scholarship
Silver Medallist - $2000 Entrance Scholarship
Sponsor: Western University | $2 000.00 | | Total | $2 700.00 | |
Print/Download as PDF