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Polymorphisms of estrogen receptors: risk factors for invasive melanoma - a prospective study.
Oncology - 1 Jan 2011
de Giorgi Vincenzo, Sestini Serena, Gori Alessia, Mazzotta Celestina, Grazzini Marta, Rossari Susanna, Mavilia Carmelo, Crocetti Emanuele, Brandi Maria Luisa, Lotti Torello, Massi Daniela
Abstract excerpt
Cross-sectional studies have reported associations between a number of polymorphisms in the estrogen receptor alpha (ERα) gene and the body mass index, hypertension, coronary flow reserve, coronary atherosclerosis, and osteoporosis. There are currently no data examining the genetic polymorphisms of the ERα and estrogen receptor beta (ERβ) genes in melanoma patients. The aims of this study were to investigate the...
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