African genetic ancestry interacts with body mass index to modify risk for uterine fibroids.

African genetic ancestry interacts with body mass index to modify risk for uterine fibroids.

Race, specifically African ancestry, and obesity are important risk factors for uterine fibroids, and likely interact to provide the right conditions for fibroid growth. However, existing studies largely focus on the main-effects rather than their interaction. Here, we firstly provide evidence for i...

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Main Authors: Ayush Giri, Todd L Edwards, Katherine E Hartmann, Eric S Torstenson, Melissa Wellons, Pamela J Schreiner, Digna R Velez Edwards
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2017-07-01
Series:PLoS Genetics
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5536439?pdf=render

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