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A polymorphism C3435T of the MDR-1 gene associated with smoking or high body mass index increases the risk of sporadic breast cancer in women.
Oncology reports - 1 Jul 2007
Zubor Pavol, Lasabova Zora, Hatok Jozef, Stanclova Andrea, Danko Jan
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The human multidrug resistance gene 1 (MDR-1) encodes a plasma membrane P-glycoprotein (P-gp) that functions as the transmembrane efflux pump for various structurally unrelated anticancer agents and toxins. Polymorphisms in the MDR-1 gene may have an impact on the expression and function of P-gp,...
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