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Laron syndrome linked to lower cancer rates — researchers investigate why

People with Laron syndrome, a rare genetic growth disorder, have a significantly lower incidence of cancer compared to the general population. Researchers are studying this phenomenon to understand the protective mechanisms at play, which could potentially lead to new cancer-prevention therapies. The condition is linked to a deficiency in the growth hormone receptor, which affects IGF-1 levels in the body.

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