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Catechol-O-methyltransferase and cytochrome P-450 1B1 polymorphisms and endometrial cancer risk: a meta-analysis.
International journal of gynecological cancer : official journal of the International Gynecological Cancer Society - 1 Mar 2013
Teng Yue, He Caiyun, Zuo Xiaohang, Li Xu
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OBJECTIVE: Disordered metabolism of estrogen is believed to play a significant role in endometrial carcinogenesis. Recently, a number of studies have been conducted to identify the role of estrogen-related gene polymorphism in endometrial cancer risk, generating conflicting conclusions. This meta-analysis aimed to assess the association between genetic polymorphisms involving estrogen metabolic enzymes and...
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