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Common germline genetic variation in antioxidant defense genes and survival after diagnosis of breast cancer.
Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology - 20 Jul 2007
Udler Miriam, Maia Ana-Teresa, Cebrian Arancha, Brown Clement, Greenberg David, Shah Mitul, Caldas Carlos, Dunning Alison, Easton Douglas, Ponder Bruce, Pharoah Paul
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PURPOSE: The prognosis of breast cancer varies considerably among individuals, and inherited genetic factors may help explain this variability. Of particular interest are genes involved in defense against reactive oxygen species (ROS) because ROS are thought to cause DNA damage and contribute to...
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