Schistosome related cancers: A possible role for genotoxins
- 1 January 1985
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Wiley in Environmental Mutagenesis
- Vol. 7 (5) , 775-785
- https://doi.org/10.1002/em.2860070514
Abstract
Schistosomiasis has long been associated with cancer. This association is most prevalent between Schistosoma hematobium and bladder cancer. Numerous theories have been proposed to explain the causal link between the parasite infestation and the ensuing neoplasia. One theory that has not received as much attention as others, however, is the role of genotoxins in the neoplastic process. Considering the substantial amount of supportive evidence for the cocarcinogenic effects of schistosomes, concern for the health effects resulting from exposure of infested individuals to either exogenous or endogenous genotoxins is certainly warranted.Keywords
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