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Adenocarcinoma
Research on adenocarcinoma discussed by scientists at Rutgers University
April 28th, 2009
According to recent research published in the International Journal of Cancer, "We previously demonstrated that oxidative stress subsequent to gastroesophageal reflux is an important driving force of esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) formation in the esophagogastroduodenal anastomosis (EGDA) rat model. This study investigated the possible tumor inhibitory effects of 2 antioxidants, alpha-tocopherol (389 and 778 ppm), N-acetylcysteine (NAC, 500 and 1,000 ppm), and their combination (389 and 500 ppm, respectively), as well as an antacid therapeutic agent, omeprazole (1,400 ppm)." "The rats were fed experimental diets 2 weeks after EGDA. All the animals were...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2009-04-28)
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