| Literature DB >> 27413713 |
Amit Cohen1, Mario Alberto Burgos-Aceves1, Yoav Smith1.
Abstract
Alteration in the expression of microRNAs (miRNAs) is associated with oncogenesis and cancer progression. In this review we aim to suggest that elevated levels of estrogens and their metabolites inside the lungs as a result of cigarette smoke exposure can cause widespread repression of miRNA and contribute to lung tumor development. Anti-estrogenic compounds, such as the components of cruciferous vegetables, can attenuate this effect and potentially reduce the risk of lung cancer (LC) among smokers.Entities:
Keywords: Cigarette-smoke (CS); estrogen; lung cancer (LC); microRNA (miRNA)
Year: 2016 PMID: 27413713 PMCID: PMC4931134 DOI: 10.21037/tlcr.2016.06.08
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Transl Lung Cancer Res ISSN: 2218-6751