In a new study, Calcitrol, the active form of vitamin D, has been found to induce a tumour suppressing protein that can inhibit the growth of breast cancer cells.
Prior to the current study, little was known about the factors that determine the effect of calcitrol on inhibiting breast cancer growth.
Calcium and Vitamin Supplements - Vitamin D
Vitamin D deficiency can cause rickets. Sunlight helps synthesize a precursor of vitamin D that is found in various food items.
Vitamin D deficiency can cause rickets. Sunlight helps synthesize a precursor of vitamin D that is found in various food items.
"These results provide an important process in which the active form of vitamin D may work to reduce growth of breast cancer cells," said Christakos.
"These studies provide a basis for the design of new anticancer agents that can target the protein as a candidate for breast cancer treatment," she added.
Vitamin D Wipes out Cancer Cells
Researchers have found another benefit of vitamin D.
Each year, 200,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with breast cancer. A new study
Researchers have found another benefit of vitamin D.
Each year, 200,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with breast cancer. A new study
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Vitamin D Protects Against Cancer
A recent report by scientists from University of Rochester Medical Center, has revealed that by activating a particular gene to cause the expression of a key enzyme
A recent report by scientists from University of Rochester Medical Center, has revealed that by activating a particular gene to cause the expression of a key enzyme
More Evidence to Show Vitamin D Has Anti-cancer Benefits
Higher levels of vitamin D can arrest the growth of cancerous cells.
Higher levels of vitamin D can arrest the growth of cancerous cells.
