Dissecting the mechanisms and molecules underlying the potential carcinogenicity of red and processed meat in colorectal cancer (CRC): an overview on the current state of knowledge

Dissecting the mechanisms and molecules underlying the potential carcinogenicity of red and processed meat in colorectal cancer (CRC): an overview on the current state of knowledge

Abstract Meat is a crucial nutrient for human health since it represents a giant supply of proteins, minerals, and vitamins. On the opposite hand, the intake of red and processed meat is taken into account dangerous due to its potential of carcinogenesis and cancer risk improvement, particularly for...

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Main Authors: Marco Cascella, Sabrina Bimonte, Antonio Barbieri, Vitale Del Vecchio, Domenico Caliendo, Vincenzo Schiavone, Roberta Fusco, Vincenza Granata, Claudio Arra, Arturo Cuomo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:Infectious Agents and Cancer
Subjects:
Carcinogenesis
Red meat
Processed meat
Heme
Heterocyclic amines
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13027-018-0174-9

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