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Development of high-grade renal cell carcinomas in rats independently of somatic mutations in the Tsc2 and VHL tumor suppressor genes.
Japanese journal of cancer research : Gann - 1 Aug 1998
Toyokuni S, Okada K, Kondo S, Nishioka H, Tanaka T, Nishiyama Y, Hino O, Hiai H
Abstract excerpt
Ferric nitrilotriacetate (Fe-NTA) induces renal proximal tubular damage that ultimately leads to a high incidence of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) in rats. The RCCs are characterized by 1) high incidence of pulmonary metastasis and peritoneal invasion, 2) high incidence of tumor-associated mortality and 3) possible involvement of reactive oxygen species in carcinogenesis. The present study investigated the possible...
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