Dietary Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Cancer (1992)

Title:

Dietary Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Cancer

Key words:

omega-3, fish oil, prostaglandin metabolism

Research Institution:

New England Deaconess Medical Center

Location:

Massachusetts

Researcher:

Jennifer Wan

Project Description:

Dr. Wan investigated how dietary fat in the form of omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil might alter the immune response and prostaglandin metabolism, influence the rate of tissue protein synthesis, and inhibit the growth of breast cancer cells.

Cancer Site(s)

Breast

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