Enhancement of mammary tumorigenesis by dietary selenium deficiency in rats with a high polyunsaturated fat intake

Ip, C.; Sinha, D.K.

Cancer Research 41(1): 31-34

1981


ISSN/ISBN: 0008-5472
PMID: 6778606
Document Number: 178638
The effect of selenium depletion on mammary tumorigenesis following dimethylbenzanthracene metabolism might be involved under this condition. The antioxidant property of selenium is discussed as a possible mechanism by which selenium protects against tumorigenesis, especially in animals with a high polyunsaturated fat intake.

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