Nf1 Deficiency Increases Mammary Collagen Deposition and Restricts Adipocyte Differentiation Before Tumor Formation
M. Arumugam, E. A. Tovar, C. J. Essenburg, P. S. Dischinger, I. T. Beddows, E. Wolfrum, Z. B. Madaj, L. Turner, K. Feenstra, K. L. Gallik, L. Cohen, M. Nichols, R. T. Sheridan, C. R. Esquibel, G. Mouneimne, , M. R. Steensma
This study shows that Nf1 deficiency in rats increases mammary collagen and restricts adipocyte differentiation before tumor formation, suggesting a role in breast cancer risk.
bioRxiv · Jun 1, 2023 · PreprintCancer Biology