The effect of physical activity and energy restriction on tumor hypoxia and blood vessel normalization in a triple negative breast cancer model

Abriana Cain

Developing strategies to prevent metastatic disease is key to reducing mortality from breast cancer. Gene expression and immunohistochemistry were used to quantify hypoxia and vessel normalization within the tumors of physically active and energy restricted mice. Only the combination of physical activity and energy restriction significantly reduced gene expression of HIF-1α in the tumor microenvironment of this metastatic breast cancer model. Quantification of vessel normalization is in progress.

Major: 
Nutritional Sciences
Exhibition Category: 
Health and Life Sciences
Exhibition Format: 
Poster Presentation
Campus: 
University Park
Faculty Sponsor: 
Connie Rogers
Poster Number: 
17001

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