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Polymorphisms of CYP1A1, GSTM1, GSTT1, and prostate cancer risk in Turkish population.
Cancer investigation - 1 Feb 2006
Silig Yavuz, Pinarbasi Hatice, Günes Sezgin, Ayan Semih, Bagci Hasan, Cetinkaya Oge
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Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in many countries. Although the etiology of prostate cancer largely is unknown, both genetic and environmental factors may be involved. Advanced age, androgen metabolism, and heredity-race have been reported to be possible risk factors. On the other hand, several studies indicate that genetic polymorphisms in biotransformation enzymes play a role in prostate...
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