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    2009

    Selenium supplementation reduced oxidative DNA damage in adnexectomized BRCA1 mutation carriers

    Unknown authors

    Published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention

    Key Findings

    Selenium supplementation reduced 8-oxo-dG accumulation in cellular DNA among BRCA1 mutation carriers.

    Conclusions

    Correcting selenium deficiency lowers a validated marker of oxidative DNA damage in a high-risk group.

    Supplements Studied

    Selenium
    Mineral

    Selenium supplementation reduced oxidative DNA damage in adnexectomized BRCA1 mutation carriers.

    Outcomes Measured

    DNA Repair Enhancement

    Selenium deficiency contributes to 8-oxodG accumulation in cellular DNA.

    Study Details

    Year:2009
    Quality Score:6/10

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