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Genetic polymorphisms of the GNRH1 and GNRHR genes and risk of breast cancer in the National Cancer Institute Breast and Prostate Cancer Cohort Consortium (BPC3).
BMC cancer - 29 Jul 2009
Canzian Federico, Kaaks Rudolf, Cox David G, Henderson Katherine D, Henderson Brian E, Berg Christine, Bingham Sheila, Boeing Heiner, Buring Julie, Calle Eugenia E, Chanock Stephen, Clavel-Chapelon Francoise, Dossus Laure, Feigelson Heather Spencer, Haiman Christopher A, Hankinson Susan E, Hoover Robert, Hunter David J, Isaacs Claudine, Lenner Per, Lund Eiliv, Overvad Kim, Palli Domenico, Pearce Celeste Leigh, Quiros Jose R, Riboli Elio, Stram Daniel O, Thomas Gilles, Thun Michael J, Trichopoulos Dimitrios, van Gils Carla H, Ziegler Regina G
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Gonadotropin releasing hormone (GNRH1) triggers the release of follicle stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone from the pituitary. Genetic variants in the gene encoding GNRH1 or its receptor may influence breast cancer risk by modulating production of ovarian steroid hormones. We...
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