Mechanisms of arsenic-induced cell proliferation: Involvement of vascular endothelial factor (VEGF) and epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Piyajit Watcharasit Chulabhorn Research Institute Arsenic is widely contaminated in environment. Epidemiological studies demonstrated that chronic exposure of arsenic leads to cancers in multiple organs including skin, lungs, and bladder. However, underlined mechanisms of arsenic carcinogenesis remain elusive. Arsenic has been shown to cause increase in cell proliferation which can potentially initiate… (read more)