Proliferative and anti-proliferative effects of dietary levels of phytoestrogens in rat pituitary GH<sub>3</sub>/B<sub>6</sub>/F<sub>10 </sub>cells - the involvement of rapidly activated kinases and caspases

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Phytoestogens are a group of lipophillic plant compounds that can have estrogenic effects in animals; both tumorigenic and anti-tumorigenic effects have been reported. Prolactin-secreting adenomas are the most prevalent form of pitui...

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Main Authors: Watson Cheryl S, Jeng Yow-Jiun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-09-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/9/334