Role of arginine and its methylated derivatives in cancer biology and treatment

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Both L-arginine supplementation and deprivation influence cell proliferation. The effect of high doses on tumours is determined by the optical configuration: L-arginine is stimulatory, D-arginine inhibitory. Arginine-rich hexapeptides inhibited tumour growth. Dep...

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Main Authors: Tyihák Erno, Trézl Lajos, Szende Bela
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2001-12-01
Series:Cancer Cell International
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1475-2867/1/3