Journal of International Oncology ›› 2011, Vol. 38 ›› Issue (10): 758-761.

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Role of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid in the combined treatment of breast cancer

ZHANG  Feng, CHEN  Yi-Ding   

  1. Department of Surgery, Women’s Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310006, China
  • Online:2011-10-08 Published:2011-09-27

Abstract: Breast cancer is a type of heterogenetic neoplasm. Metabolic dysfunction plays a pivotal role in the pathogenesis and progress of breast cancer. N-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) could change fatty acid metabolism of breast cancer cells and modulate expression of oncogenes and anti-oncogenes through various ways. It may provide therapeutic opportunities in the treatment of chemotherapy, radiotherapy, endocrine therapy and molecule targeted therapy of breast cancer.