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Polymorphisms of CYP17A1, CYP19, and androgen in Brazilian women with uterine leiomyomas.
Clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine - 1 Jan 2008
Rosa Fabíola Encinas, Canevari Renata de Azevedo, Ambrosio Eliane Papa, Ramos Cirilo Priscila Daniele, Pontes Anaglória, Rainho Cláudia Aparecida, Rogatto Silvia Regina
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Uterine leiomyomas are common, benign, smooth muscle tumors representing a significant public health problem. The aim of this study was to investigate CYP17A1, CYP19, and androgen (AR) polymorphisms, their relative risks for uterine leiomyomas and possible associations with clinical parameters. METHODS: Uterine leiomyoma tissues and blood samples were obtained from 87 patients, as were peripheral...
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