These findings are consistent with an estrogenic hormonal proliferative effect on breast tissue (6 — 10) that is reflected in the amount of dense tissue and breast density (11). (cebp.aacrjournals.org)
In a commentary in the journal, Moss, Singleton and Frances Lennon, PhD, summarize results from multiple studies to argue that opioids — drugs like morphine or the body's own opioids, such as endorphins — appear to have a significant and direct proliferative effect on cancer cells, aside from their effect suppressing immunity. (uchospitals.edu)
Additional therapeutic effects may be achieved via CsA and tacrolimus» anti-inflammatory effects, stimulatory effect on lacrimal glands, proliferative effect on mucin - producing conjunctival goblet cells, and inhibitory effect on lacrimal cell apoptosis. (eyespecialistsforanimals.com)