The Impact of Adipose-Associated Stromal Cells on the Metastatic Potential of Ovarian Cancer

Obesity is a major global health concern due to its steadily increasing rates and significant contribution to numerous diseases, including cancer. Ovarian cancer specifically, is associated with a 30% increased risk with obesity, although the mechanisms for this are unknown. Waist-to-hip ratio has b...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Shea, Amanda A.
Other Authors: Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise
Format: Others
Published: Virginia Tech 2015
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10919/54562