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Polymorphisms in the AR and PSA genes as markers of susceptibility and aggressiveness in prostate cancer.
Cancer investigation - 1 Nov 2010
Kuasne Hellen, Rodrigues Iara Sant'Ana, Fuganti Paulo Emílio, Losi-Guembarovski Roberta, Ito Kazuhiro, Kishima Marina O, Rodrigues Marco Aurélio de Freitas, Rogatto Silvia Regina, Santos Rodrigo Mattos dos, Cólus Ilce Mara de Syllos
Abstract excerpt
The study of genes involved in androgen pathway can contribute to a better knowledge of prostate cancer. Our aim was to examine if polymorphisms in prostate-specific antigen (PSA) and androgen receptor (AR) genes were involved in prostate cancer risk and aggressiveness. Genotypes were determined by PCR-RFLP (PSA) or using a 377 ABI DNA Sequencer (AR). PSA(G/G) genotype (OR = 1.78, 95% CI = 1.06–2.99) and AR short...
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