Role of stem-cell divisions in cancer risk
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DOI: 10.1038/nature23302
Abstract: We recently reported a strong correlation between the incidence of cancers and the number of stem-cell divisions in the corresponding normal tissues1. We interpreted this correlation to mean that random genomic alterations (termed replicative or… read more here.
Keywords: cancer types; risk; line; extrinsic risk ... See more keywords