March 13, 2026 · Gynecologic oncology · DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2026.02.033

Progestin and vitamin D synergistically inhibit fallopian tube carcinogenesis

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The authors aimed to investigate whether vitamin D enhances the progestin-mediated inhibition of fallopian tube (FT) carcinogenesis in a mouse model and to explore the underlying cellular mechanisms. Their findings indicate that the combination of progestin and vitamin D synergistically reduces p53-altered cell proliferation and enhances apoptosis, suggesting that this combination could serve as a more effective chemopreventive strategy for fallopian tube and ovarian cancer compared to either agent alone.

Omar L Nelson, Rebecca Rosales, Jane Turbov, Larry G Thaete, Dillon Berlin, Gayathriy Balamayooran, J Mark Cline, J Wesley Pike, Kelly A Conrads, Thomas P Conrads, G Larry Maxwell, Gustavo C Rodriguez

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