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Association between polymorphisms in glutathione peroxidase and selenoprotein P genes, glutathione peroxidase activity, HRT use and breast cancer risk.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2013
Méplan Catherine, Dragsted Lars Ove, Ravn-Haren Gitte, Tjønneland Anne, Vogel Ulla, Hesketh John
Abstract excerpt
Breast cancer (BC) is one of the most common cancers in women. Evidence suggests that genetic variation in antioxidant enzymes could influence BC risk, but to date the relationship between selenoproteins and BC risk remains unclear. In this report, a study population including 975 Danish cases and 975 controls matched for age and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) use was genotyped for five functional single...
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