Pitaya Extracts Induce Growth Inhibition and Proapoptotic Effects on Human Cell Lines of Breast Cancer via Downregulation of Estrogen Receptor Gene Expression

Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers in the world and is also the leading cause of cancer death in women. The use of bioactive compounds of functional foods contributes to reduce the risk of chronic diseases, such as cancer and vascular disorders. In this study, we evaluated the antiox...

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Main Authors: Deborah de Almeida Bauer Guimarães, Danielle dos Santos Bonfim De Castro, Felipe Leite de Oliveira, Eduardo Matos Nogueira, Marco Antônio Mota da Silva, Anderson Junger Teodoro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2017-01-01
Series:Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/7865073