Epigenome-wide association study for lifetime estrogen exposure identifies an epigenetic signature associated with breast cancer risk

It is well established that estrogens and other hormonal factors influence breast cancer susceptibility. We hypothesized that a woman ’s total lifetime estrogen exposure accumulates changes in DNA methylation, ...

Source: Clinical Epigenetics - April 30, 2019 Category: Research Authors: Annelie Johansson, Domenico Palli, Giovanna Masala, Sara Grioni, Claudia Agnoli, Rosario Tumino, Maria Concetta Giurdanella, Francesca Fasanelli, Carlotta Sacerdote, Salvatore Panico, Amalia Mattiello, Silvia Polidoro, Michael E. Jones, Minouk J. Schoemak Tags: Research Source Type: research