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CYP2D6 gene variants and their association with breast cancer susceptibility.
Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology - 1 Jun 2011
Abraham Jean E, Maranian Mel J, Driver Kristy E, Platte Radka, Kalmyrzaev Bolot, Baynes Caroline, Luccarini Craig, Earl Helena M, Dunning Alison M, Pharoah Paul D P, Caldas Carlos
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The gene encoding the phase I enzyme cytochrome P4502D6 (CYP2D6) has been previously investigated for its potential predictive role in the efficacy of breast cancer treatments such as tamoxifen, but its role in breast cancer susceptibility is unclear. This study aims to evaluate the association between germ line variations in CYP2D6 and breast cancer susceptibility. METHODS: DNA samples from 13,472...
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