Steroids in experimental carcinogenesis

Sex steroids, carcinogenesis, and cancer progression.

The relationship between sex steroids and cancer has been studied for more than a century. Using an original intact cell analysis, we investigated sex steroid metabolism in a panel of human cancer cell lines, either hormone responsive or unresponsive, originating from human breast, endometrium, and prostate. We found that highly divergent patterns of steroid metabolism exist and that the cataly...

Oxidative stress and experimental carcinogenesis.

The focus of this review is to provide state-of-the-art knowledge on the involvement of oxygen free radicals (OFR) in carcinogenesis with a particular reference to skin model system as the process of cancer development is best understood in this organ. However, a brief description of the role of OFR in other organs is also provided. The term OFR refers to forms of oxygen exhibiting high reactiv...

Experimental bladder carcinogenesis-rodent models.

Several rodent models of bladder cancer development have been established. The aim of this review article is to provide a critical assessment of different animal models available for the study of bladder carcinogenesis, its chemoprevention and therapy. All, except for transgenic and knockout animals, require 8-12 months experimental periods in order to generate a high yield of neoplasias. Spont...

Factors modifying experimental epidermal carcinogenesis in mice.

brought to visible tumors. Mottram (10) observed tumor production in mouse skin after exposing it to a single treatment with a carcinogenic hydrocarbon, followed by re peated applications of croton oil. Later, Berenblum and Shubik (3) adapted this method to a quantitative approach to the study of chemical carcinogenesis. According to this method, the actual number of tumors produced were said t...

Factors Influencing Experimental Carcinogenesis in the Hamster