This year marks the 20th anniversary of the discovery of leptin, which has tremendously
stimulated translational obesity research. The discovery of leptin has led to realizations that …

Epidemiological studies point to race as a determining factor in cancer susceptibility. In US
registries recording cancer incidence and survival by race (distinguishing 'black versus …

The understanding of adipose tissue role has evolved from that of a depot energy storage
organ to a dynamic endocrine organ. While genetics, sexual phenotype and sex steroids …

The histopathological evaluation of morphological features in breast tumours provides
prognostic information to guide therapy. Adjunct molecular analyses provide further …

Obesity is an important risk factor for breast cancer (BC) in postmenopausal women;
interlinked molecular mechanisms might be involved in the pathogenesis. Increased levels …

Context: Racial/ethnic minorities suffer disproportionate morbidity and mortality from chronic
diseases. Objective: Our objective was to assess racial and socioeconomic status (SES) …

Adiponectin (APN), an adipokine produced by adipocytes, has been shown to have a critical
role in the pathogenesis of obesity-associated malignancies. Through its receptor …

Background Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among Latinas in the
United States and the leading cause of cancer-related death among this population. Latinas …

Special consideration is required when prescribing antipsychotic drugs for patients with an
existing diagnosis of breast cancer. The package inserts of all approved antipsychotics …

Background Obesity plays a major role in the pathogenesis of breast cancer. Leptin (LEP)
and adiponectin (ADIPOQ) are important in the regulation of adipose tissue. The response to …