Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons and their Association with Breast Cancer

Authors

  • S Pilar Zamora León Department of Preclinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Catholic University of Maule, Talca, Chile
  • Fernando Delgado López Department of Preclinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Catholic University of Maule, Talca, Chile

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v19i2.44995

Keywords:

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, pollutants, breast cancer

Abstract

Background and Rationale: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are a lipophilic group of pollutants that persist in the atmosphere for long periods, constituting a permanent source of exposure for humans. They have been associated, for a long time, with the risk in developing breast cancer, but there are still unresolved questions.

Conclusion: Integrated strategies are required that should consider molecular and population-level studies, to understand and elaborate approaches to prevent the risks in developing breast cancer.

Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.19(2) 2020 p.194-199

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2020-01-16

How to Cite

León, S. P. Z., & López, F. D. (2020). Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons and their Association with Breast Cancer. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, 19(2), 194–199. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v19i2.44995

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 2 (2020)

Section

Review Article

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