An alternative, non-intrauterine hypothesis, based on maternal mitochondrial oocyte inheritance, to explain inconsistent findings of birth weight on (breast) cancer risk
2003
Maternal Age and Breast Cancer Risk: A New Hypothesis
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Author Information
Author(s): van Noord P A H
Primary Institution: Julius Center University Medical Center Utrecht (UMCU)
Hypothesis
Does maternal mitochondrial oocyte inheritance explain the inconsistent findings of birth weight on breast cancer risk?
Conclusion
The study suggests that maternal age at birth may influence breast cancer risk through mitochondrial quality.
Takeaway
This study proposes that the age of a mother when she gives birth can affect the health of her child, including the risk of cancer, because of the quality of tiny energy-producing parts in her cells.
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