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Association of breast cancer risk with a common functional polymorphism (Asp327Asn) in the sex hormone-binding globulin gene.
Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology - 1 May 2005
Cui Yong, Shu Xiao-Ou, Cai Qiuyin, Jin Fan, Cheng Jia-Rong, Cai Hui, Gao Yu-Tang, Zheng Wei
Abstract excerpt
Sex hormones play a central role in the development of breast cancer. Sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) modulates the bioavailability of circulating sex hormones and regulates their signaling system in the breast tissue. We evaluated the association of a common functional polymorphism (Asp327Asn) in the SHBG gene with breast cancer risk in a population-based case-control study (1,106 cases and 1,180 controls)...
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