Gender disparity in HCC: Is it the fat and not the sex?

Men are more likely to develop hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) than women, but it is not clear why. In this issue of JEM, Manieri et al. (https://doi.org/10.1084/jem.20181288) identify reduced adiponectin levels as responsible for the increased incidence of HCC in males.
Source: The Journal of Experimental Medicine - Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Tags: Insights Source Type: research