Does excess iron play a role in breast carcinogenesis? An unresolved hypothesis.

Kabat, Geoffrey C

Does excess iron play a role in breast carcinogenesis? An unresolved hypothesis. [electronic resource] - Cancer causes & control : CCC Dec 2007 - 1047-53 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Review

0957-5243

10.1007/s10552-007-9058-9 doi


Animals
Biomarkers, Tumor--metabolism
Breast Neoplasms--epidemiology
Catalysis
Cations, Divalent--metabolism
Cations, Monovalent--metabolism
Cell Transformation, Neoplastic--drug effects
DNA Breaks--drug effects
Disease Models, Animal
Estradiol--metabolism
Ethanol--metabolism
Female
Homeostasis--drug effects
Humans
Hydrogen Peroxide--metabolism
Hydroxyl Radical--metabolism
Iron--administration & dosage
Iron Overload--complications
Menopause--metabolism
Oxidants--adverse effects
Oxidation-Reduction
Oxidative Stress--drug effects
Radiation, Ionizing
Risk Factors
Superoxides--metabolism