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Levels of beta-microseminoprotein in blood and risk of prostate cancer in multiple populations.
Journal of the National Cancer Institute - 6 Feb 2013
Haiman Christopher A, Stram Daniel O, Vickers Andrew J, Wilkens Lynne R, Braun Katharina, Valtonen-André Camilla, Peltola Mari, Pettersson Kim, Waters Kevin M, Marchand Loic Le, Kolonel Laurence N, Henderson Brian E, Lilja Hans
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: A common genetic variant (rs10993994) in the 5' region of the gene encoding β-microseminoprotein (MSP) is associated with circulating levels of MSP and prostate cancer risk. Whether MSP levels are predictive of prostate cancer risk has not been evaluated. METHODS: We investigated the...
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