Abstract
The relationships between the fatty acid composition of cancerous endometrium and ovary, and peripheral adipose tissues were studied in Israeli Jewish women, and are presented together since no differences were shown between them. The results suggest a mobilization of linoleic acid from subcutaneous and omental depots and its incorporation into tumors accompanied by a high degree of desaturation. High blood insulin concentrations characterized patients with stage I and II disease, and low concentrations characterized patients with advanced degrees of malignancy.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 179-185 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Cancer Letters |
Volume | 111 |
Issue number | 1-2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jan 1997 |
Keywords
- Cancer
- Fatty acid composition
- Serum insulin