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In vitro modulation of oncogenesis and differentiation by retinoids and tumor promoters

Journal Article · · Carcinogenesis (N.Y.); (United States)
OSTI ID:6135851
In recent years it has become increasingly evident that there exists an antagonism between retinoids and tumor promoters in their effect on differentiation and in their influence on normal and neoplastic cells. In this chapter, this antagonism is shown in two systems: (a) The ability of retinoids to inhibit, in rodent fibroblasts, radiation-induced transformation and its promotion by TPA; and (b) The effectiveness of retinoids in antagonizing the inhibitory effect of TPA on differentiation in rat liver epithelial cells. TPA inhibits the production of Vitamin A (retinol) binding proteins (RBP) and Vitamin A can overcome this inhibitory effect. 12 references, 2 figures, 2 tables.
Research Organization:
Columbia Univ. Coll. of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-78EV04733
OSTI ID:
6135851
Journal Information:
Carcinogenesis (N.Y.); (United States), Journal Name: Carcinogenesis (N.Y.); (United States) Vol. 7; ISSN CRNGD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English