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Association between SHBG Asp327Asn (rs6259) polymorphism and breast cancer risk: a meta-analysis of 10,454 cases and 13,111 controls.
Molecular biology reports - 1 Aug 2012
Zhou Jue-Yu, Shi Rong, Yu Hai-Lang, Zheng Wen-Ling, Ma Wen-Li
Abstract excerpt
Sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) is a plasma glycoprotein that plays an important role in breast cancer pathophysiology and risk definition, since it regulates the bioavailable fraction of circulating estradiol. Epidemiological studies have evaluated the association between SHBG Asp327Asn polymorphism and breast cancer risk in diverse populations. However, the results remain conflicting rather than conclusive....
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