Phytoestrogens and Breast Cancer Prevention: Possible Mechanisms of Action
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Phytoestrogens and Breast Cancer Prevention: Possible Mechanisms of Action
OBJECTIVE Phytoestrogens display an array of pharmacologic properties, and in recent years investigation of their potential as anticancer agents has increased dramatically. In this article we review the published literature related to phytoestrogens and breast cancer as well as suggest the possible mechanisms that may underlie the relationship between phytoestrogens and breast cancer. DATA SO...
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عنوان ژورنال: Environmental Health Perspectives
سال: 2008
ISSN: 0091-6765,1552-9924
DOI: 10.1289/ehp.10538