Genetic variability in <it>IGF-1</it> and <it>IGFBP-3</it> and body size in early life

• Main Authors: Poole Elizabeth M (Author), Tworoger Shelley S (Author), Hankinson Susan E (Author), Baer Heather J (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Early life body size and circulating levels of IGF-1 and IGFBP-3 have been linked to increased risks of breast and other cancers, but it is unclear whether these exposures act through a common mechanism. Previous studies have examine...