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Effects of LLSO and LLHOSO on the Progression of Breast Cancer (2007)

Title:

Effects of LLSO and LLHOSO on the Progression of Breast Cancer

Key words:

low linolenic soy oil, low linolenic high oleic soy oil

Research Institution:

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Location:

Virginia

Researcher:

Young H Ju

Project Description:

This study examined the effects of low linolenic soy oil and low linolenic high oleic soy oil on transformation of a premalignant human breast cancer cell line in vitro and in vivo as xenografts. The oils are low in trans fatty acids and in addition to their benefcial effects in cardiovascular disease, could also be benefcial in prevention and growth of breast cancer.