Mechanistic and Pharmacological Issues of Aspirin as an Anticancer Agent

Recent findings have shown that aspirin, taken for several years, reduces the long-term risk of some cancers, particularly colorectal cancer. The result that aspirin benefit is detectable at daily low-doses (at least 75mg), the same used for the prevention of cardiovascular disease, positions the an...

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Main Authors: Paola Patrignani, Emanuela Ricciotti, Stefania Tacconelli, Carlos Sostres, Melania Dovizio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-12-01
Series:Pharmaceuticals
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/5/12/1346