Effect of transforming growth factor-beta1 on oestrogen metabolism in MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cell lines.

Transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta) has been shown to inhibit the growth of mammary epithelial cells and may play a protective role in mammary carcinogenesis. In contrast, oestrogens promote the development of breast cancer. Oestrone sulphate (E1S) is a huge reservoir of active oestrogens in...

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Main Authors: Ee, Y.S., Lai, L.C., Reimann, K., Lim, P.K.
Format: Article
Published: Spandidos Publications 1999
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/116139/