Vitamin E a potential biomarker for development of brain tumors

(Umea University) Researchers at Umeå University in Sweden and the Cancer Registry of Norway have studied possible causes behind the development of brain tumors. The results, published in the journal Oncotarget, show differences in expression of certain molecules known as metabolites when comparing healthy individuals with people who would eventually develop brain tumors. The greatest difference were found when looking at vitamin E.
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news