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Low ascorbate levels are associated with increased hypoxia-inducible factor-1 activity and an aggressive tumor phenotype in endometrial cancer.
Cancer research - 15 Jul 2010
Kuiper Caroline, Molenaar Ilona G M, Dachs Gabi U, Currie Margaret J, Sykes Peter H, Vissers Margreet C M
Abstract excerpt
Activation of the transcription factor hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF)-1 allows solid tumors to thrive under conditions of metabolic stress. Because HIF-1 is switched off by hydroxylation reactions that require ascorbate, inadequate intracellular ascorbate levels could contribute to HIF-1 overacti...
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