Distribution of heavy metals and trace elements in human breast cancer tissues and in adjacent normal tissues of women in Poland.

The levels of xenobiotics and trace elements in human breast cancer tissues and adjacent normal tissues were examined in 50 breast cancer patients. Cadmium, lead, zinc, copper and magnesium levels…

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Cadmium Promotes Breast Cancer Cell Proliferation by Potentiating the Interaction between ERα and c-Jun

Cadmium is an environmental contaminant that enters the body through diet or cigarette smoke. It affects multiple cellular processes, including cell proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis. Recently, cadmium has been shown…

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Plasma micronutrients, trace elements, and breast cancer in BRCA1 mutation carriers: an exploratory study

Purpose Few studies have evaluated the role of micronutrients or trace elements in breast cancer development among BRCA1 mutation carriers. To investigate a possible role of dietary and environmental exposures…

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