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Opposite effects of microchimerism on breast and colon cancer.
European journal of cancer (Oxford, England : 1990) - 1 Sept 2012
Kamper-Jørgensen Mads, Biggar Robert J, Tjønneland Anne, Hjalgrim Henrik, Kroman Niels, Rostgaard Klaus, Stamper Casey L, Olsen Anja, Andersen Anne-Marie N, Gadi Vijayakrishna K
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BACKGROUND: Detection of Y chromosome, thought to originate from previous pregnancies with a male fetus, is common in women. Lower concentrations have been reported in women with breast cancer than cancer-free women. Data in women with other types of cancer are sparse. The purpose of the study was to determine whether the lower concentrations predate cancer diagnosis, and whether a possible beneficial effect was...
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