Distinct DNA Metabolism and Anti-proliferative Effects of Goat Urine Metabolites: An Explanation for Xeno-tumor Heterogeneity

Conclusion: This study signifies the clear differences in DNA metabolizing effects of goat UDF over other selected animal sources. Furthermore, the observed DNA metabolizing effects of goat UDF well correlate with anti-proliferative effects upon HCT-116 and MCF-7 cells. This study is a first report to show the comparison of urine metabolites among various animals. Interestingly, findings propose an indirect link that may support the possible reasons behind xeno-tumor heterogeneity in the form of rare occurrences of colorectal and mammary cancer in goat over other ruminants, non-ruminants and human.
Source: Current Chemical Biology - Category: Biochemistry Source Type: research