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The n-3 fatty acid α-linolenic acid (ALA) inhibits oestrogen receptor (ER) positive MCF-7 cell growth in vitro and in vivo. Our objective was to explore potential mechanisms. MCF-7 cells were treated with 100 µM ALA and 1 nM oestradiol (E2) then analysed for fatty acid profile, mRNA and protein biomarkers compared to an E2-containing control. The independent and combined effects of ALA, ER activator...