Beta-carotene did not work: aftermath of the ATBC study.

Rautalahti, M; Albanes, D; Virtamo, J; Taylor, P R; Huttunen, J K; Heinonen, O P

Rautalahti, M; Albanes, D; Virtamo, J; Taylor, P R; Huttunen, J K; Heinonen, O P.

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Rautalahti M; National Public Health Institute, Helsinki, Finland. matti.rautalahti@ktl.fi

Cancer Lett ; 114(1-2): 235-6, 1997 Mar 19.

Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-9103301

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT

The results of the ATBC study, the first large intervention trial of antioxidants, were intriguing. While the possibility that beta-carotene may in some circumstances enhance carcinogenesis has now been confirmed in another large trial, the mechanisms of action remain obscure.

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Lung Neoplasms/prevention & control; beta Carotene/therapeutic use; Aged; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Neoplasms/prevention & control; Smoking; Vitamin E/therapeutic use

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Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Beta Carotene / Lung Neoplasms Limits: Aged / Humans / Male / Middle aged Language: En Journal: Cancer Lett Year: 1997 Type: Article Affiliation country: Finland

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