Publications by authors named "Eunice R Santos"
Article Synopsis
- The study highlights the diversity within the Black population in the US, challenging the common perception of treating it as a uniform group based solely on skin color.
- It examines genetic ancestry, skin pigmentation, and social achievements among 259 participants from four cities, revealing significant variations in these factors.
- The research concludes that understanding the nuances of ancestry and regional context is essential for biomedical studies, rather than solely relying on skin color as a measure of race.
Little is known about the lay public's awareness and attitudes concerning genetic testing and what factors influence their perspectives. The existing literature focuses mainly on ethnic and socioeconomic differences; however, here we focus on how awareness and attitudes regarding genetic testing differ by geographical regions in the US. We compared awareness and attitudes concerning genetic testing for disease risk and ancestry among 452 adults (41% Black and 67% female) in four major US cities, Norman, OK; Cincinnati, OH; Harlem, NY; and Washington, DC; prior to their participation in genetic ancestry testing.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInsulin-like growth factor (IGF)-1 and Insulin-like growth factor binding protein-3 (IGFBP-3) are strong inhibitors of apoptosis and play a role in mediating the effects of growth hormone. Both IGF-1 and IGFBP-3 serum levels have been linked to cancer risk. Here, we explore the relationship between three common IGF polymorphisms [C/T single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) (rs7965399) and a dinucleotide repeat (CA)n within the 5' regulatory region of the IGF-1 gene and the -202 A/C SNP in the IGFBP-3 gene], serum levels and prostate cancer (Pca) risk in 767 African-Americans enrolled in a clinic-based case-control study.
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