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Breast Cancer Risk Factors
Study reveals racial differences in circulating levels of IGFBP-3
December 29th, 2005
A recent study reveals racial differences the in circulating levels of IGFBP-3. "Circulating concentrations of IGF-1 and IGFBP-3 are associated with risk of pre-menopausal breast cancer. Racial differences in levels of these factors have been reported, and determinants of IGF-1 and IGFBP-3 levels within racial and ethnic groups are unclear," scientists writing in the journal Cancer Causes & Control report. M.L. Slattery and colleagues wrote "In this study genetic, anthropometric, diet, and lifestyle factors were examined that may predict serum levels of IGF-1 and IGFBP-3 among Hispanic and non-Hispanic white women. A sample of healthy controls...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-12-29)
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