Application of intermediate biomarkers to studies of cancer prevention in the gastrointestinal tract: Introduction and perspective Conference Paper


Author: Lipkin, M.
Title: Application of intermediate biomarkers to studies of cancer prevention in the gastrointestinal tract: Introduction and perspective
Conference Title: An Update on Calcium: Applications for the '90s
Abstract: In this article, abnormalities in the proliferation and differentiation of gastrointestinal cells are described in diseases that increase predisposition to gastrointestinal cancer. Recent findings related to the effects of calcium on gastrointestinal cell proliferation, differentiation, and tumor occurrence in rodent models and in human subjects are summarized.
Keywords: nonhuman; conference paper; cell proliferation; biomarkers; biological markers; animal; cancer prevention; calcium; carcinogenesis; digestive system cancer; gastrointestinal neoplasms; hyperplasia; rodentia; epithelium; gastrointestinal diseases; esophageal diseases; human; priority journal; intestinal diseases; stomach diseases; support, non-u.s. gov't; support, u.s. gov't, p.h.s.; gastrointestinal system
Journal Title American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Volume: 54
Issue: 1 Suppl.
Conference Dates: 1990 Jan 21-23
Conference Location: Chantilly, VA
ISBN: 0002-9165
Publisher: American Society for Nutrition  
Date Published: 1991-07-01
Start Page: 188S
End Page: 192S
Language: English
DOI: 10.1093/ajcn/54.1.188S
PUBMED: 2053560
PROVIDER: scopus
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Notes: Article -- Export Date: 27 September 2019 -- Source: Scopus
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