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Phytoestrogens and their Effects on Breast Cancer Cell Proliferation
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open in viewerOver the counter (OTC) phytoestrogen supplements are marketed as alternative hormone replacement therapies but may increase the risk of hormone sensitive breast cancers. To begin to assess this risk, phytoestrogens were extracted from OTC supplements, separated using HPLC, and tested using an estrogen responsive breast epithelial cell line (MCF7). Results suggest lipid components of the OTC supplement Promensil have an antiproliferative effect on cultured breast cancer cells, though future research is recommended to outline the biochemical cause of this effect.
- This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.
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- E-project-042816-140259
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- 2016
- Date created
- 2016-04-28
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- Major
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- 2021-01-29
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