AROMATASE INHIBITORS IN BREAST CANCER THERAPY
Aromatase is an enzyme complex which is assigned in the last step of estrogen biosynthesis; it increases total estrogen levels by converting androgens to estrogens in tissues like breast, ovary, testis, placenta, brain and adipose. Estrogen causes increased proliferation of tumor cells. It has been...
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| Language: | English |
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Galenos Publishing House
2011-04-01
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| Series: | European Journal of Breast Health |
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http://www.eurjbreasthealth.com/archives/archive-detail/article-preview/aromatase-nhbtors-n-breast-cancer-therapy/42456
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