Journal article
Vitamin A and Retinoid Derivatives for Lung Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta Analysis
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Despite reported antiproliferative activity of vitamin A and its common use for cancer, there is no comprehensive synthesis of its safety and efficacy in lung cancers. To address this issue we conducted a systematic review of the safety and efficacy of vitamin A for the treatment and prevention of lung cancers.
METHODS AND FINDINGS: Two independent reviewers searched six electronic databases from inception to July 2009 for clinical, …
Authors
Fritz H; Kennedy D; Fergusson D; Fernandes R; Doucette S; Cooley K; Seely A; Sagar S; Wong R; Seely D
Journal
PLOS ONE, Vol. 6, No. 6,
Publisher
Public Library of Science (PLoS)
Publication Date
2011
DOI
10.1371/journal.pone.0021107
ISSN
1932-6203