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Modeling the effects of genetic- and diet-induced obesity on melanoma progression in zebrafish.
Disease models & mechanisms - 1 Jan 2023
Montal Emily, Lumaquin Dianne, Ma Yilun, Suresh Shruthy, White Richard M
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Obesity is a rising concern and associated with an increase in numerous cancers, often in a sex-specific manner. Preclinical models are needed to deconvolute the intersection between obesity, sex and melanoma. Here, we generated a zebrafish system that can be used as a platform for studying these factors. We studied how germline overexpression of Agrp along with a high-fat diet affects melanomas dependent on...
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