Current Understanding of the Role of PPARγ in Gastrointestinal Cancers

Numerous studies have indicated that PPARγ plays multiple roles such as in inflammation, cell cycle control, cell proliferation, apoptosis, and carcinogenesis, thus PPARγ contributes to the homeostasis. Many in vitro studies have showed that ligand-induced activation of PPARγ possess antitumor effec...

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Main Authors: Bing Zou, Liang Qiao, Benjamin C. Y. Wong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2009-01-01
Series:PPAR Research
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2009/816957