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The interaction of CYP3A5 polymorphisms along the androgen metabolism pathway in prostate cancer.
International journal of cancer - 1 Jun 2008
Vaarala Markku H, Mattila Henna, Ohtonen Pasi, Tammela Teuvo L J, Paavonen Timo K, Schleutker Johanna
Abstract excerpt
Prostate cancer is a leading solid tumor among men in the Western world. Androgens play an important role in the carcinogenesis and treatment of prostate cancer. CYP3A5 is a cytochrome P450 superfamily member which also has activity in testosterone metabolism. In this study, we looked for two-gene interactions associated with clinical characteristics of prostate cancer in the Finnish population. We used...
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