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What is cancer lactase?
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Lactase is an enzyme that breaks down lactose, a type of sugar found in milk and milk products. Cancer is a term for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control and can invade nearby tissues. Cancer cells can also spread to other parts of the body through the blood and lymph systems. There are several main types of cancer. Carcinoma is a cancer that begins in the skin or in tissues that line or cover internal organs. Sarcoma is a cancer that begins in bone, cartilage, fat, muscle, blood vessels, or other connective or supportive tissue. Leukemia is a cancer that starts in blood-forming tissue such as the bone marrow, and causes large numbers of abnormal blood cells to be produced and enter the blood. Lymphoma and multiple myeloma are cancers that begin in the cells of the immune system. Central nervous system cancers are cancers that begin in the tissues of the brain and spinal cord. Also called malignancy.
Preview- One can conclude that, and (4) the assessment of disease associations with the lactase genotype provides an alternative method to examine whether dairy product intake is associated with cancer risk, given that genetic variants in the lactase gene may reflect dairy product intake. Genetic, inherited; having to do with information that is passed from parents to offspring through genes in sperm and egg cells. Assessment is in healthcare, a process used to learn about a patient`s condition. This may include a complete medical history, medical tests, a physical exam, a test of learning skills, tests to find out if the patient is able to carry out the tasks of daily living, a mental health evaluation, and a review of social support and community resources available to the patient.
- It`s apparent that, in conclusion, lactase persistence/nonpersistence contains no risk for prostate cancer. Prostate is a gland in the male reproductive system. The prostate surrounds the part of the urethra (the tube that empties the bladder) just below the bladder, and produces a fluid that forms part of the semen. Prostate cancer, cancer that forms in tissues of the prostate (a gland in the male reproductive system found below the bladder and in front of the rectum). Prostate cancer usually occurs in older men.
- It would appear apparant that, lactase persistence, dietary intake of milk, and the risk for prostate cancer in Sweden and Finland.
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