Cadmium Modifies the Cell Cycle and Apoptotic Profiles of Human Breast Cancer Cells Treated with 5-Fluorouracil

Cadmium Modifies the Cell Cycle and Apoptotic Profiles of Human Breast Cancer Cells Treated with 5-Fluorouracil

Industrialisation, the proximity of factories to cities, and human work activities have led to a disproportionate use of substances containing heavy metals, such as cadmium (Cd), which may have deleterious effects on human health. Carcinogenic effects of Cd and its relationship with breast cancer, a...

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Main Authors: Roberto Madeddu, Cristiano Farace, Andrea Montella, Pasquale Bandiera, Maria A. Garcia, Houria Boulaiz, Giuliana Solinas, Yolande Asara, Juan A. Marchal, Esther Carrasco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-08-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
cadmium
5-fluorouracil
MCF-7
breast cancer
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/14/8/16600

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