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The Tumor Multi-Omic Landscape of Endometrial Cancers Developed on a Background of Adiposity.
Genes - 29 Jun 2026
Richenberg George, Francis Amy, Owen Carina N, Gray Victoria, Robinson Timothy, Gabriel Aurélie A G, Lawrenson Kate, Davidson Emma J, Schildkraut Joellen M, Mckay James D, Gaunt Tom R, Relton Caroline L, Vincent Emma E, Kar Siddhartha P
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Background: High body mass index (BMI) is a causal risk factor for endometrial cancer, but the tumor molecular mechanisms affected by adiposity remain poorly understood. Here, we characterize the tumor multi-omic landscape of endometrial cancers that have developed on a background of lifelong germline genetic liability to elevated BMI. Methods: We built a polygenic score (PGS) for BMI in women using data on...
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