The project will link 17 labs in seven countries to analyze proteins that
play roles in cancer, Alzheimer's disease, tuberculosis, and other diseases.
They can stop the production of certain proteins and might
play roles in cancer and early development.
Many genes that are involved in the growth and development of embryos or adult stem cells also
play roles in cancer, Resar adds.
Estrogen disruption is thought to
play a role in cancer growth, and in fact a recent study has shown that 99 % of breast cancer tissues sampled contained traces of parabens.
In particular, two molecules known to
play a role in cancer's suppression of the immune system are PD - L1 and galectin - 9.
«Obesity increasingly
plays a role in cancer cases as the numbers of those who are obese rise.
«Before this study, the concept that it could even
play a role in cancer had not been suspected.»
While they said it's too early to tell if the bacterial differences
play a role in cancer development, researchers said their proof - of - concept study is a step needed to answer that question.
«If you adhere to these guidelines, you may reduce your risk of getting or dying from cancer, though the risk is not totally eliminated,» she said, noting that family history and environmental factors also
play a role in cancer incidence and mortality.
Initially Golub was skeptical that microRNA might
play a role in cancer, but the evidence soon erased his doubts.
The finding suggests that the drug — methylnaltrexone, approved for use by the United States Food and Drug Administration in 2008 to treat opioid - induced constipation — could
play a role in cancer therapy.
Her finding provided one of the first indications that chromosome abnormalities could
play a role in cancer.
This could open the door to a whole range of new dietary strategies, foods or drugs that might
play a role in cancer suppression or therapeutic control.»
Scientists have found that miRNAs regulate early development, for example, and may
play a role in cancer progression.
Researchers at Memorial Sloan - Kettering Cancer Center in New York City, led by oncologist Zsofia Stadler, suspected that CNVs could also
play a role in some cancers, particularly those that appear early in life and are therefore less likely to have environmental components.
«It has become very clear that the opening up or tightening of chromatin, to expose or hide genes in our chromosomes,
plays a role in cancer progression,» dos Santos says.
Shp2, for example, plays an essential role in early embryogenesis and is also known to
play a role in cancer.
It is highly enriched at the tumors» invasive front suggesting that it could
play a role in cancer invasion.
The findings indicate that anthocyanins increase the activation of SIRT6, which may
play a role in cancer pathogenesis.
Many of the new proteins encoded by pseudogenes could also be traced in other cancer cell lines, and the next objective on the researchers» agenda is to investigate if these genes in the» junkyard» of the genome
play a role in cancer or other diseases.
Pumpkin boast the antioxidant beta - carotene, which may
play a role in cancer prevention, according to the National Cancer Institute.
The unsaturated fatty acids in the oil are believed to tamp down inflammation, which
plays a role in some cancers as well as heart disease.
Can defend against cancer — A rich source of the antioxidant beta - carotene, which may
play a role in cancer prevention according to the National Cancer Institute.
Arachidonic acid may also
play a role in cancer, asthma, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and other autoimmune disorders (see Friday's Inflammatory Remarks about Arachidonic Acid).
Increased consumption of lycopene
plays a role in the cancer prevention, inflammatory diseases, and age - related illnesses such as cataracts.
Free radicals may
play a role in cancer, heart disease, and conditions like arthritis.
The sauerkraut itself contains various probiotics (mostly the Lactobacillus strains) which are beneficial lactic acid producing bacteria which have recently been suggested to possibly
play a role in cancer prevention.
Whole grains also contain antioxidants that may help protect against oxidative damage, which may
play a role in cancer development.
Finally it should not be forgotten that also cancer treatment can
play a role in cancer cachexia, since common side effects of this therapy are anorexia and weight loss.
Several fruits and vegetables listed below are also thought to
play a role in cancer prevention.
While genetics clearly
play a role in cancer susceptibility in all pets, environmental factors, including cycling hormones in unspayed animals, as well as exposure to environmental and dietary toxins likely play a role.
As a food safety engineer, while I always tried to feed her what I perceived as «the best», I couldn't help but wonder if her pet food could have
played a role in her cancer.
Not exact matches
«Shoppers Drug Mart has
played a significant
role in helping us
in our mission to foster greater awareness, support and understanding of the social and emotional needs of women living with
cancer since 2011,» says Ms. Abbott.
Hugh Jackman,
in his most challenging
role to date,
plays Tommy Creo, a present - day scientist laboring zealously
in a laboratory to find a cure for
cancer.
These potent organic compounds may
play a
role in preventing certain types of
cancers and provide protection against heart disease, so keeping them
in tact is extra important.
The largest prospective nutrition study ever published suggests animal fat may
play a
role in the development of pancreatic
cancer.
For example, Wild Blueberries have double the antioxidant capacity of regular blueberries and recent research is suggesting that they may
play an important
role in gut and brain health and also lower the incidence of diabetes and certain
cancers.
Health experts agree that antioxidants
play an important
role in helping to support the immune system and fight off major diseases like
cancer and heart disease.
Turns out, they're a great source of vitamin C and fiber, as well as antioxidants, and some preliminary research suggests that raspberry ketones (don't ask me what exactly a ketone is...) could
play a
role in inhibiting the growth of certain
cancers.
Dietary Fiber Fiber
plays an important
role in many things within the body including: Maintaining bowel health Preventing disease (
cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease,...
Garlic may
play a
role in heart health,
cancer prevention, immunity, brain health and much more.
Brazil nuts: Just one Brazil nut provides your daily dose of selenium, an antioxidant that fights free radicals and may
play a
role in preventing breast
cancer.
According to the University of Maryland Medical Center polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs)-- also known as omega - 3 fatty acids —
play a crucial
role in human brain function, as well as normal growth and development, with research showing that they can also reduce inflammation
in addition to helping lower the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease,
cancer, and arthritis.
It is believed that chronic inflammation
plays a
role in many diseases like heart disease, metabolic syndrome, Alzheimer,
cancer and so on.
It also boosts the body's immune response against infections and
cancer cells and
plays an important
role in thyroid function and fertility.
Background: Diet and nutrients
play an important
role in cancer development and progress; a healthy dietary pattern has been found to be associated with several types of
cancer.
Sian Lewis, Macmillan Clinical Lead Dietitian at the Velindre
Cancer Centre, discusses the role oncology dietitians play in delivering the world class cancer strategy 2015 —
Cancer Centre, discusses the
role oncology dietitians
play in delivering the world class
cancer strategy 2015 —
cancer strategy 2015 — 2020.
They both seem to
play a positive
role in cancer, heart disease, diabetes, blood pressure and healthy digestive tracts.
Because oxidative stress is known to
play a
role in the development of some
cancers, and pumpkin seeds are unique
in their composition of antioxidant nutrients, it's not surprising to find some preliminary evidence of decreased
cancer risk
in association with pumpkin seed intake.
Dietary fiber does more than contribute to what we delicately refer to as «regularity» — it also aids
in digestion and can
play a
role in preventing heart disease and colon
cancer, among other conditions.