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Epigenetic and Immune Mechanisms Linking Breastfeeding to Lower Breast Cancer Rates
1 Oct 2024
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This review shows how mammary stem cells (MaSCs) influence breast development, breastfeeding, and breast cancer risk. MaSCs, which can differentiate into various cell types, are vital for breast tissue health, but also disease development in breast tissue. Research shows that breastfeeding affects MaSCs, offering protection against breast cancer through various mechanisms. Hormonal changes such as increased...
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