Is Mammographic Breast Density an Endophenotype for Breast Cancer?

Is Mammographic Breast Density an Endophenotype for Breast Cancer?

Mammographic breast density (MBD) is a strong and highly heritable predictor of breast cancer risk and a biomarker for the disease. This study systematically assesses MBD as an endophenotype for breast cancer—a quantitative trait that is heritable and genetically correlated with disease risk. Using...

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Main Authors: Ellie Darcey, Nina McCarthy, Eric K. Moses, Christobel Saunders, Gemma Cadby, Jennifer Stone
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Cancers
Subjects:
mammographic breast density
breast cancer
risk factor
endophenotype
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/13/15/3916

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https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/13/15/3916

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