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The presence of the CYP11A1 (TTTTA)6 allele increases the risk of biochemical relapse in organ confined and low-grade prostate cancer.
Cancer genetics and cytogenetics - 1 Nov 2008
Celhar Teja, Gersak Ksenija, Ovcak Zdenka, Sedmak Boris, Mlinaric-Rascan Irena
Abstract excerpt
The involvement of the CYP11A1 gene in the synthesis of androgens makes it a compelling candidate for various hormone-dependent diseases, including prostate cancer. A microsatellite polymorphism (TTTTA)n in the promoter region of the CYP11A1 gene has been reported to be associated with an increased risk of metastatic and high-grade prostate cancer. In the present study of 110 prostate cancer patients and 96...
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