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Mutation signatures implicate aristolochic acid in bladder cancer development
27 Apr 2015
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Aristolochic acid (AA) is a natural compound found in many plants of the Aristolochia genus, and these plants are widely used in traditional medicines for numerous conditions and for weight loss. Previous work has connected AA-mutagenesis to upper-tract urothelial cell carcinomas and hepatocellular carcinomas. We hypothesize that AA may also contribute to bladder cancer. METHODS: Here, we investigated...
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