Accumulating evidence indicates that the active metabolite of vitamin D, 1α,25(OH)2D3, or vitamin D analogues might have potential as anticancer agents because their administration has antiproliferative effects, can activate apoptotic pathways and inhibit angiogenesis. What are the possibilities for 1α,25(OH)2D3and vitamin D analogues as preventative and therapeutic anticancer agents?
- Kristin K. Deeb
- Donald L. Trump
- Candace S. Johnson