Does cytomegalovirus play a causative role in the development of various inflammatory diseases and cancer?.

Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) is a herpes virus that infects and is carried by 70-100% of the world's population. During its evolution, this virus has developed mechanisms that allow it to…

Continue ReadingDoes cytomegalovirus play a causative role in the development of various inflammatory diseases and cancer?.

Cytomegalovirus, Epstein–Barr virus and risk of breast cancer before age 40 years: a case–control study

We investigated whether there is an association between cytomegalovirus (CMV) and Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) IgG levels and risk of breast cancer before age 40 years. CMV and EBV IgG levels…

Continue ReadingCytomegalovirus, Epstein–Barr virus and risk of breast cancer before age 40 years: a case–control study

Plasma and dietary vitamin C levels and risk of gastric cancer in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC-EURGAST)

Vitamin C is an antioxidant and inhibitor of carcinogenic N-nitroso compound production in the stomach. Higher dietary vitamin C consumption is associated with decreased risk of gastric cancer (GC) in…

Continue ReadingPlasma and dietary vitamin C levels and risk of gastric cancer in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC-EURGAST)