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Abstract
Geographic comparison reveals a positive correlation between consumption of animal protein, particularly bovine protein, and lymphoma mortality. Allied observations suggest that excessive consumption of animal protein may, through antigen absorption and chronic persistent stimulation, impose considerable wear and tear on lymphoid tissue and thereby encourage malignant changes.Entities:
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Year: 1976 PMID: 63007 DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(76)91694-9
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Lancet ISSN: 0140-6736 Impact factor: 79.321