Project Description
Dr. Burton investigated how circadian rhythms affect vitamin D, curcumin and sodium selenite efficacy against androgen- sensitive and androgen- insensitive prostate cancer xenographs.
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Dr. Burton investigated how circadian rhythms affect vitamin D, curcumin and sodium selenite efficacy against androgen- sensitive and androgen- insensitive prostate cancer xenographs.
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