In summary, the data presented demonstrate that apigenin intake in a mouse model of prostate cancer can suppress NF-κB activation, and its DNA binding reduces the expression of downstream target proteins COX-2, VEGF, cyclin D1, Bcl2 and Bcl-xL resulting in cell cycle arrest and induction of apoptosis in prostate tumors. Here, PTGS2 is linked to prostate carcinoma.