Mutators and Folate Deficiency in Colon Cancer (1996)

Title:

Mutators and Folate Deficiency in Colon Cancer

Key words:

folate deficiency, cell cytotoxicity

Research Institution:

Case Western Reserve University

Location:

Ohio

Researcher:

W. David Sedwick

Project Description:

In order to provide nutritional guidelines for people with a genetic predisposition to colon cancer, Dr. Sedwick investigated the effects of folate deficiency on cell cytotoxicity in colon tumor cell lines.

Cancer Site(s)

Colon/Rectum

Related Foods that Fight Cancer

Legumes (Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils)

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