(Press-News.org) About The Study: In this cross-sectional study, the expression of several stress-related genes in prostate tumors was higher among men residing in disadvantaged neighborhoods. This study is one of the first to suggest associations of neighborhood disadvantage with prostate tumor RNA expression. Additional research is needed in larger studies to replicate findings and further investigate interrelationships of neighborhood factors, tumor biology, and aggressive prostate cancer to inform interventions to reduce disparities.
Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Kathryn Hughes Barry, Ph.D., M.P.H., email kbarry@som.umaryland.edu.
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Neighborhood disadvantage and prostate tumor RNA expression of stress-related genes
JAMA Network Open
2024-07-12
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