Role of vitamin K2 in the development of hepatocellular carcinoma in women with viral cirrhosis of the liver
Article Abstract:
It is well established that vitamin K2 helps to prevent bone loss in women with viral cirrhosis of liver but studies were conducted to check whether this vitamin has preventive effects on the development of hepatocellular carcinoma in women with viral cirrhosis of liver. Prolonged use of vitamin K2 helped in prevention, however, more studies are required to conclude investigations.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2004
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Stem cell transfer and the uterus
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The uterus is an organ that allows fetal cells to pass through it at the same time is capable of transdifferentiation and an organ, which allows adult bone marrow cells to stay. The uterus thus may be thought of as an organ that is a two-way conduit for stem cell transfer.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2004
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