Oxy-radicals and cancer

Oxy-radicals and cancer

Oxy-radicals are ubiquitous and unavoidable carcinogens to which people are constantly exposed. The mutation of cancer-related genes suggest causative mutagens, and oxy-radicals may have a role in some instances.

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Veröffentlicht in:The Lancet (British edition) 1994-09, Vol.344 (8926), p.862-863
1. Verfasser: Cerutti, P.A.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Antioxidants - therapeutic use
Biological and medical sciences
Cancer
Carcinogenesis, carcinogens and anticarcinogens
Carcinogens
Chemical agents
Free Radicals
Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic
Genes
Genes, p53
Genes, ras
Humans
Medical sciences
Mutagens
Mutation
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - genetics
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Oxygen
Proto-Oncogene Proteins p21(ras) - genetics
Reactive Oxygen Species - metabolism
Tumors
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Zusammenfassung:Oxy-radicals are ubiquitous and unavoidable carcinogens to which people are constantly exposed. The mutation of cancer-related genes suggest causative mutagens, and oxy-radicals may have a role in some instances.
ISSN:0140-6736
1474-547X
DOI:10.1016/S0140-6736(94)92832-0