Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
selenium, T antigen, TRAMP mice, Transgenic Adenocarcinoma of the Mouse Prostate, prostate cancer
College
Life Sciences
Department
Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Science
Abstract
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in American men. The American Cancer Society predicts that 217,730 cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed and that 32,050 men will die from the disease in the year 2010 (1). Since prostate cancer has a long latency period, it is a prime candidate for dietary prevention. Isoflavones, natural compounds found in soy, and selenium, a trace element, have both been previously shown to have protective effects against prostate cancer. The lab of Dr. Merrill Christensen has been studying the effects of these compounds using the Transgenic Adenocarcinoma of the Mouse Prostate (TRAMP) model.
Recommended Citation
Orgill, Britlyn and Christensen, Dr. Merrill
(2013)
"Does Selenium Alter the Expression of the Large T Antigen in TRAMP Mice?,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 1380.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1380