The Effect of 1,25 Dihydroxyvitamin D3 on Episomal DNA (1988)

Title:

The Effect of 1,25 Dihydroxyvitamin D3 on Episomal DNA

Key words:

1,25 dihydroxyvitamin D3, episomes

Research Institution:

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Location:

Texas

Researcher:

Daniel D Von Hoff

Project Description:

Dr. Von Hoff explored the possibility that vitamin D halts the growth of cancer by eliminating a tumor�s episomes, which are extra genes that either trigger the development of cancer or provide resistance to chemotherapeutic drugs.

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Multiple Site

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