Metabolism of Methyl Groups and Cancer (1986)

Title:

Metabolism of Methyl Groups and Cancer

Key words:

methyl groups, methyl deficiency

Research Institution:

Vanderbilt University

Location:

Tennessee

Researcher:

Conrad Wagner

Project Description:

Diets deficient in methyl groups have been shown to be carcinogenic. Dr. Wagner studied if the activity of an enzyme in the liver is altered when the animals are fed methyl-deficient diets and, if so, is it related to the process of liver cancer.

Cancer Site(s)

Liver

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