Stuedal, Anne; Bremnes, Yngve; Gram, Inger Torhild; Ursin, Giske; Veierød, Marit B.; Reseland, Janne E.; Drevon, Christian A. (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2006-09-29)
Introduction Obesity has been linked to increased risk of breast
cancer in postmenopausal women. Increased peripheral
production of estrogens has been regarded as the main cause
for this association, but other features of increased body fat
mass may also play a part. Leptin is a protein produced mainly
by adipose tissue and may represent a growth factor in cancer.
We examined the association ...