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Stellate cells and mesenchymal stem cells in benign mammary stroma are associated with risk factors for breast cancer - an observational study.
BMC cancer - 27 Feb 2018
Isfoss Björn Logi, Holmqvist Bo, Sand Elin, Forsell Johan, Jernström Helena, Olsson Håkan
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BACKGROUND: It is not known whether stromal cells in benign breast tissue can mediate risk of breast cancer. We recently described aldehyde dehydrogenase 1 A1 (ALDH1) positive (+) cells in morphologically normal breast stroma of premenopausal women, and the data indicated that their distribution is associated with clinical risk factors for breast cancer. The aim of the present study was to define the identities...
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