Regression of aflatoxin B1-induced hepatocellular carcinomas by reduced glutathione.
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Reduced glutathione administered to rats bearing aflatoxin B1-induced liver tumors caused regression of tumor growth and resulted in survival of the animals. since glutathione is a harmless natural product, it merits further investigation as a potential antitumor drug for humans.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Science
دوره 212 4494 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1981