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JNCI Journal of the National Cancer Institute 2007 99(21):1561; doi:10.1093/jnci/djm236
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Vitamin A Derivative Associated with Reduced Growth in Some Lung Cells

Liz Savage, Andrea Widener

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Treatment with a derivative of vitamin A called retinoic acid was associated with reduced lung cell growth in a group of former heavy smokers, according to a study published online October 30 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

Former smokers remain at elevated risk for lung cancer. According to one hypothesis, lung cells that . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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