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Cervical Cancer Therapy
Researchers explore the potential chemopreventive roles of retinoids in cervical neoplasia
November 10th, 2005
In a recent study, researchers explored the potential chemopreventive and therapeutic roles of retinoids in preinvasive and invasive cervical neoplasia. "Retinoids are natural and synthetic derivatives of vitamin A, which can be obtained from animal products (milk, liver, beef, fish oils, and eggs) and vegetables (carrots, mangos, sweet potatoes, and spinach). Retinoids regulate various important cellular functions in the body through specific nuclear retinoic-acid receptors and retinoid-X receptors, which are encoded by separate genes," according to a study from England. "Retinoic-acid receptors specifically bind tretinoin and alitretinoin, whereas...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-11-10)
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