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Breast Cancer
Obesity link identified
December 26th, 2002
Leptin, the growth factor associated with weight gain, has been found to promote breast cancer cell growth, according to a new study. The research also found a lack of leptin or its receptor is associated with a lack of breast tissue development in mice. Previous research identified an association between obesity and breast cancer, but scientists were unsure of what was responsible for linking these two diseases. New research, led by University of Minnesota researcher Margot Cleary, PhD, may close that gap in understanding. "These findings may explain why weight gain, which is accompanied by higher-than-expected leptin concentrations, also has been...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2002-12-26)
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