Dietary Lipids, Inflammation, and Colon Cancer

  • Connye N. Kuratko
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Part of the Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology book series (AEMB, volume 470)

Abstract

In order to improve our understanding of the process of oncogenesis in the colon and the ability to terminate or control the development and spread of tumors, we must improve our understanding of this tissue’s immune system.1 The immune system is believed to play a key role in tissue defense against tumor formation and growth.2 Without adequate surveillance and destruction of the abnormal cell, tumors may go undetected and grow. However, hyper-immune responses and chronic inflammation may actually serve to promote tumor development in this tissue.3 Optimal immune function must involve a balance between these two extremes. There is accumulating evidence from both human and animal studies indicating that inflammation may contribute to carcinogenesis in the colon.3,4

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Iron Supplementation Dietary Lipid Beef Tallow MnSOD Activity Typical Western Diet 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Connye N. Kuratko
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  1. 1.Department of PathologyTexas Tech University Health Sciences CenterLubbockUSA

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