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Loss of Y chromosome in men could be an early warning sign of cancer
A study initiated by Dr. Dan Theodorescu, a physician-scientist at the University of Arizona Cancer Center, revealed that the loss of the Y chromosome in men's body tissue could pave the way for cancer to develop.
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A study led by Dr. Dan Theodorescu of the University of Arizona Cancer Center found that men who lose the Y chromosome in their body tissue may develop a preneoplastic field effect. The loss, which becomes more common with age, creates a hidden zone of genetic vulnerability in otherwise normal tissue. This vulnerable area can serve as fertile ground for cancer to arise. The findings were published in JCI Insights.
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