Other actions of tamoxifen are: Reduction of plasma levels of insulin-like growth factor; Induction of cells surrounding cancer cells
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peroxidation probably by decreasing membrane fluidity.
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selective estrogen response modifiers (SERMs) that act as estrogen
antagonists in mammary gland. Blocks estradiol-stimulated VEGF
production in breast tumor cells.
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