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Association of the progesterone receptor gene with endometrial cancer risk in a Chinese population.
Cancer - 15 Jun 2009
Xu Wang-Hong, Long Ji-Rong, Zheng Wei, Ruan Zhi-Xian, Cai Qiuyin, Cheng Jia-Rong, Xiang Yong-Bing, Shu Xiao-Ou
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BACKGROUND: Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the progesterone receptor (PGR) gene have been associated with the risk of endometrial cancer. However, to the authors' knowledge, no study to date has systematically evaluated the role of the PGR gene in endometrial carcinogenesis. METHODS: Exposure information and DNA samples collected in the Shanghai Endometrial Cancer Study, a population-based case-control...
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