Mechanism Underlying Induction of Apoptosis During Tyrosine and Phenylalanine Deficiency (1998)

Title:

Mechanism Underlying Induction of Apoptosis During Tyrosine and Phenylalanine Deficiency

Key words:

amino acid deficiency, tyrosine, phenylalanine

Research Institution:

Washington State University

Location:

Washington

Researcher:

Gary G Meadows

Project Description:

The objective of Dr. Meadow�s research was to elucidate the mechanism by which restricting certain dietary amino acids suppresses the growth and metastasis of melanoma and other tumors in an animal model.

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