Growth and Progression of TRAMP Prostate Tumors in Relationship to Diet and Obesity
To clarify effects of diet and body weight on prostate cancer development, three studies were undertaken using the TRAMP mouse model of this disease. In the first experiment, obesity was induced by injection of gold thioglucose (GTG). Age of prostate tumor detection (~33 wk) and death (~43 wk) was n...
Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2012-01-01
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Series: | Prostate Cancer |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/543970 |