Dietary Folate Manipulation to Prevent Prostate Cancer Progression (2007)

Title:

Dietary Folate Manipulation to Prevent Prostate Cancer Progression

Key words:

folate, DNA methylation

Research Institution:

University of Pittsburgh

Location:

Pennsylvania

Researcher:

Denise S O'Keefe

Project Description:

This study aimed to explore the role of folate in altering the progression of pre-cancerous lesions in men at risk for developing prostate cancer, as well as the progression of tumors in men with disease by modulation of DNA methylation.

Cancer Site(s)

Prostate

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