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Association between polymorphisms of the androgen and vitamin D receptor genes with prostate cancer risk in a Mexican population.
Revista de investigacion clinica; organo del Hospital de Enfermedades de la Nutricion - 1 Jan 2000
Patiño-García Brenda, Arroyo Carlos, Rangel-Villalobos Hector, Soto-Vega Elena, Velarde-Félix Jose Salvador, Gabilondo Fernando, Sandoval-Ramirez Lucila, Figuera Luis Eduardo
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INTRODUCTION: Prostate cancer (PCa) is a worldwide health issue, because of its high incidence and mortality. Its etiology is complex and includes certain risk factors such as age, hormonal status, ethnic origin and family history of PCa. Genetic predisposition is proposed as a major risk factor and there are several controversial reports on the association of PCa and gene polymorphism such as the receptors of...
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