Role of the Adrenal Gland in Mediating Cancer Preventive Effects of Caloric Restriction (1999)

Title:

Role of the Adrenal Gland in Mediating Cancer Preventive Effects of Caloric Restriction

Key words:

caloric restriction, sugar

Research Institution:

Temple University

Location:

Pennsylvania

Researcher:

Arthur G Schwartz

Project Description:

Dr. Schwartz attempted to determine the relationship between calorie restriction and the role of the adrenal gland in cancer prevention, specifically through inhibition of enzymes involved in metabolism of sugars.

Cancer Site(s)

Skin

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