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Mouse mammary tumor virus

(Veterinary Medicine) Mouse mammary tumor virus (MMTV) is a virus that causes breast cancer in mouse Mus domesticus .

This virus has been found in human breast tissue and, since the 40s, some researchers claim that it could be linked to human breast cancers. This is still a matter of debate.

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07-14-2008 23:18:10
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