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Male-origin microchimerism and endometrial cancer: A prospective case-cohort study
5 May 2022
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BACKGROUND: Many women carry male cells of presumed fetal origin-so-called male-origin microchimerism (MOM)-in their circulation and tissues. Studies have found reduced risks of hormone dependent cancers, including breast and ovarian cancer, among MOM-positive women. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between MOM and endometrial cancer. METHODS: We designed a prospective case-cohort study...
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