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Polymorphic repeat length in the AIB1 gene and breast cancer risk in BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutation carriers: a meta-analysis of observational studies.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2013
Bianco Aida, Quaresima Barbara, Pileggi Claudia, Faniello Maria Concetta, De Lorenzo Carlo, Costanzo Francesco, Pavia Maria
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: We carried out a meta-analysis focusing on the relationship between length of AIB1 gene poly-Q repeat domain as a modifier of breast cancer (BC) susceptibility in patients with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutation carriers. DATA SOURCES: We searched MEDLINE and EMBASE for all medical literature published until February, 2012. STUDY ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Studies were included in the meta-analysis if they met all...
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