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Estrogen receptor beta (ESR2) polymorphisms in familial and sporadic breast cancer.
Breast cancer research and treatment - 1 Nov 2005
Maguire Paula, Margolin Sara, Skoglund Johanna, Sun Xiao-Feng, Gustafsson Jan-Ake, Børresen-Dale Anne-Lise, Lindblom Annika
Abstract excerpt
Estrogen is involved in both normal mammary development and in breast carcinogenesis. A family history of disease and exposure to estrogen are major risk factors for developing breast cancer. Estrogen exerts its biological effects through binding to the estrogen receptors, estrogen receptor alpha (ESR1) and the more recently discovered estrogen receptor beta (ESR2). Genetic variation in genes involved in estrogen...
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