Progesterone Inhibits the Growth of Human Neuroblastoma: In Vitro and In Vivo Evidence

June 2011 in “ Molecular Medicine ”

Fahim Atif, Iqbal Sayeed, Seema Yousuf … Donald G. Stein

Studysummary This study found that high doses of progesterone significantly inhibited neuroblastoma growth in both in vitro and mouse models, while showing selective toxicity and minimal harm to healthy cells.

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