Novel semi-automated algorithm for high-throughput quantification of adipocyte size in breast adipose tissue, with applications for breast cancer microenvironment

The size distribution of adipocytes in fat tissue provides important information about metabolic status and overall health of patients. Histological measurements of biopsied adipose tissue can reveal cardiovascular and/or cancer risks, to complement typical prognosis parameters such as body mass ind...

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Main Authors: Frank L. Lombardi, Naser Jafari, Kimberly A. Bertrand, Lauren J. Oshry, Michael R. Cassidy, Naomi Y. Ko, Gerald V. Denis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2020-01-01
Series:Adipocyte
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/21623945.2020.1787582