Acid Reflux to Esophageal Cancer Mechanism, Revealed
By Gloria Gamat | Related entries in on esophageal cancer
According to a new study published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry, a particular enzyme called NOX5-S is significantly higher in cancer cells that have been exposed to acid, leading to the overproduction of hydrogen peroxide: a possible explanation for how acid reflux may lead to cancer of the esophagus.
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