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Association between vitamin D receptor polymorphisms and prostate cancer risk in a Taiwanese population.
Cancer letters - 15 Apr 2004
Huang Shu-Pin, Chou Yii-Her, Wayne Chang Wun-Shaing, Wu Ming-Tsang, Chen Yun-Yun, Yu Chia-Cheng, Wu Tony T, Lee Ying-Huei, Huang Jong-Khing, Wu Wen-Jeng, Huang Chun-Hsiung
Abstract excerpt
Recent molecular epidemiological studies have shown that the inherited polymorphisms of VDR gene may be linked to prostate cancer risk and its aggressive phenotypes. However, the findings remain inconclusive. In this study, we investigated the association of the BsmI, ApaI and TaqI polymorphisms of VDR gene with prostate cancer risk in a Taiwanese population. In total, 160 prostate cancer patients and 205...
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