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T29C polymorphism in the transforming growth factor beta1 gene and postmenopausal breast cancer risk: the Multiethnic Cohort Study.
Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology - 1 Mar 2004
Le Marchand Loïc, Haiman Christopher A, van den Berg David, Wilkens Lynne R, Kolonel Laurence N, Henderson Brian E
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Laboratory studies suggest a dual role for the transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta) signaling pathway in breast cancer. The normal antiproliferative activity of TGF-beta in early breast tumor development is replaced by a promoting effect in later stages. A T29C transition polymorphism in the TGFB1 gene has been associated with higher circulating TGF-beta1 levels, and inconsistently with breast cancer risk...
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