August 25th, 2006
Acid Reflux to Esophageal Cancer Mechanism, Revealed
According to a new study published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry, a particular enzyme called NOX5-S is significantly higher in cancer cells that have been exposed to acid, leading to the overproduction of hydrogen peroxide: a possible explanation for how acid reflux may lead to cancer of the esophagus.
For the first time, researchers led […]
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