The role of vitamin A in cancer
Date
1983
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Health & Medical Publishing Group
Abstract
The differentiation and maintenance of epithelial tissues is a well-known function of vitamin A. The most dramatic expression of this is the antineoplastic effect. This biological activity of vitamin A is reviewed with regard to anticarcinogenesis, the reversal of transformation and a possible role in cancer therapy. A brief account is given of vitamin A absorption and transport in the body and the importance of varying levels of cellular binding proteins in normal and malignant tissues.
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CITATION: Mills, E. E. D. 1983. The role of vitamin A in cancer. South African Medical Journal, 63:74-77.
The original publication is available at http://www.samj.org.za
The original publication is available at http://www.samj.org.za
Keywords
Vitamin A, Cancer