Pueraria mirifica Exerts Estrogenic Effects in the Mammary Gland and Uterus and Promotes Mammary Carcinogenesis in Donryu Rats

Pueraria mirifica Exerts Estrogenic Effects in the Mammary Gland and Uterus and Promotes Mammary Carcinogenesis in Donryu Rats

Pueraria mirifica (PM), a plant whose dried and powdered tuberous roots are now widely used in rejuvenating preparations to promote youthfulness in both men and women, may have major estrogenic influence. In this study, we investigated modifying effects of PM at various doses on mammary and endometr...

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Main Authors: Anna Kakehashi, Midori Yoshida, Yoshiyuki Tago, Naomi Ishii, Takahiro Okuno, Min Gi, Hideki Wanibuchi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-11-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
Pueraria mirifica
mammary gland
uterus
carcinogenesis
estrogenic activity
Donryu rat
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/8/11/275

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