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Association of vitamin D receptor polymorphisms with the risk of prostate cancer in the Han population of Southern China.
BMC medical genetics - 4 Dec 2009
Bai Yongheng, Yu Yaping, Yu Bin, Ge Jianrong, Ji Jingzhang, Lu Hong, Wei Jia, Weng Zhiliang, Tao Zhihua, Lu Jianxin
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Molecular epidemiological studies have shown that gene polymorphisms of vitamin D receptor (VDR) are associated with prostate cancer risks. However, previous results from many molecular studies remain inconsistent. METHODS: Blood samples were collected from 122 prostate cancer patients and 130 age-matched control subjects in the Han population of Southern China. The differences of VDR gene...
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