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T homozygote and allele of epidermal growth factor receptor 2073 gene polymorphism are associated with higher susceptibility to endometriosis and leiomyomas.
Fertility and sterility - 1 Mar 2005
Hsieh Yao-Yuan, Chang Chi-Chen, Tsai Fuu-Jen, Lin Cheng-Chieh, Tsai Chang-Hai
Abstract excerpt
Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) is a regulator of angiogenesis and mediator of sex steroid-induced cell growth and differentiation. We observed that EGFR gene 2073*T-related genotypes and allele are associated with higher susceptibilities to endometriosis and leiomyoma.
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