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CYP17 genotypes differ in salivary 17-beta estradiol levels: a study based on hormonal profiles from entire menstrual cycles.
Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology - 1 Nov 2006
Jasienska Grazyna, Kapiszewska Maria, Ellison Peter T, Kalemba-Drozdz Malgorzata, Nenko Ilona, Thune Inger, Ziomkiewicz Anna
Abstract excerpt
Variation in the levels of sex-steroid hormones results from differences in developmental conditions, adult lifestyle, and genetic polymorphism. Genes involved in sex-steroid biosynthesis have been implicated to influence levels of hormones in premenopausal women, but the results were inconclusive. We tested variation among women in levels of salivary estradiol (E(2)) corresponding to CYP17 genotypes. CYP17...
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