Fatty acids as cancer preventive tools in the dietary modulation of altered lipid profiles associated with hepatocarcinogenesis

Philosophiae Doctor - PhD === This thesis consists of a brief description on cancer, carcinogenesis, the changes in the type and level of dietary fat available in our diets over time and association with the development of certain diseases. The main focus of this research was on omega 6 and omega 3...

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Main Author: Abel, Stefan
Other Authors: de Kock, Maryna
Language:en
Published: University of the Western Cape 2013
Subjects:
Fat
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11394/245
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Summary:Philosophiae Doctor - PhD === This thesis consists of a brief description on cancer, carcinogenesis, the changes in the type and level of dietary fat available in our diets over time and association with the development of certain diseases. The main focus of this research was on omega 6 and omega 3 essential fatty acids (EFA) and their interaction with regards to carcinogenesis. === South Africa