Uncovering Mitochondrial Determinants of Racial Disparities in Ovarian Cancer

Pallavi Shukla & Keshav K. Singh · 2020-11-24

Ovarian cancer (OC) incidence and mortality rates differ between racial groups. Mitochondrial genetic factors are now emerging as determinants of racial disparities in OC. A comprehensive understanding of the role of mitochondria in OC health disparities will help in developing novel therapeutic strategies targeting mitochondria to reduce or eliminate racial health disparities.
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Pallavi Shukla, Keshav K. Singh