Omega-3 free fatty acids attenuate insulin-promoted breast cancer cell proliferation
High insulin levels in obese people are considered as a risk factor to induce breast carcinogenesis. And consumption of fish oils which mainly contain omega-3 fatty acids is associated with a reduced risk of breast cancer. However, whether omega-3 free fatty acids (FFAs) modulate insulin signaling pathway to prevent breast cancer is poorly understood. The current study tested the hypothesis that omega-3 FFAs attenuate insulin-induced breast cancer cell proliferation and regulate insulin signaling pathway.
Source: Nutrition Research - Category: Nutrition Authors: Yang Guo, Sheng-long Zhu, Yi-kuan Wu, Zhao He, Yong-quan Chen Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
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