Melanoma risk prediction using a multi-locus genetic risk score in the Women ’s Health Initiative cohort

Single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) associated with melanoma have been identified though genome-wide association studies (GWASs). However, the combined impact of these SNPs on melanoma development remains unclear, particularly in post-menopausal women who carry lower melanoma risk.

Source: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology - February 27, 2018 Category: Dermatology Authors: Hyunje G. Cho, Katherine J. Ransohoff, Lingyao Yang, Haley Hedlin, Themistocles Assimes, Jiali Han, Marcia Stefanick, Jean Y. Tang, Kavita Y. Sarin Source Type: research