The expression of cytochrome P450 enzymes in human breast tumours and normal breast tissue
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- 1 November 2001
- journal article
- Published by Springer Nature in Breast Cancer Research and Treatment
- Vol. 70 (1) , 47-54
Abstract
Environmental chemicals are one of the risk factors in breast cancer genesis. Cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzymes play a major role in the activation of these chemicals. Using highly specific and sensitive...Keywords
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