Scientists completed miRNA profiling of carcinogen-induced and spinach-fed colon tumors

摘要

Research conducted by scientists at Oregon State University (OR, USA) has traced the actions of a known carcinogen in cooked meat to the complex biological effects on miRNA and cancer stem cells. Traditionally, oncology studies have focused on changes in DNA sequence or mutations, which allow for uncontrolled cell growth. However, the increasing interest in epigenetics studies, assessing how diet, environmental toxins and lifestyle affect the expression of genes, has led to various new insights into colorectal cancer.