The role of free radicals in tumor promotion.
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چکیده
A role has been suggested for free radicals and active states of oxygen in tumor promotion. There are a number of lines of support for this hypothesis, but no definitive evidence. The hypothesis has proven of value in leading to the development of models pertinent to understanding the mechanism of action of tumor promoters.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Environmental Health Perspectives
دوره 81 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1989