Browsing by Subject "Triglycerides"
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Are the effects of tamoxifen on the serum lipid profile modified by apolipoprotein E phenotypes?
(2002)Background: Tamoxifen has favorable effects on the serum lipid profile. It has been suggested that the apolipoprotein (Apo) E phenotype can influence serum lipid parameters; the ApoE allele 4 (ApoE4) is associated with ...
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Effect of letrozole on the lipid profile in postmenopausal women with breast cancer
(2001)Hormonal therapy plays a central role in the overall treatment of breast cancer. Aromatase inhibitors can inhibit the aromatase enzyme system resulting in a reduction of oestrogens. Letrozole is a non-steroidal aromatase ...
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Effects of hormonal treatment on lipids in patients with cancer
(2009)Patients with malignant disease may need hormonal therapy as primary or adjuvant treatment or for palliation. Oestrogens usually decrease serum levels of total cholesterol (TC) and low density lipoprotein cholesterol ...