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Breast Cancer
New breast cancer study findings reported from University of Cantabria, Medical Department
October 7th, 2008
"Melatonin exerts oncostatic effects on different kinds of neoplasias, especially on estrogen-dependent mammary tumors. Current knowledge about the mechanisms by which melatonin inhibits the growth of breast cancer cells point to an interaction of melatonin with estrogen-responsive pathways," scientists in Santander, Spain report. "The intratumoral production of estrogens in breast carcinoma tissue plays a pivotal role in the proliferation of mammary tumoral cells and its blockade is one of the main objectives of the treatment of breast cancer. The aim of the present work is centered on the study of the role of melatonin in the control of some enzymes involved in the...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2008-10-07)
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