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Association between rs2981582 polymorphism in the FGFR2 gene and the risk of breast cancer in Mexican women.
Archives of medical research - 1 Aug 2013
Murillo-Zamora Efrén, Moreno-Macías Hortensia, Ziv Elad, Romieu Isabelle, Lazcano-Ponce Eduardo, Angeles-Llerenas Angélica, Pérez-Rodríguez Edelmiro, Vidal-Millán Silvia, Fejerman Laura, Torres-Mejía Gabriela
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The rs2981582 single nucleotide polymorphism in the fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 gene has been consistently associated with an increased risk of breast cancer. We evaluated the effect of rs2981582 polymorphism in the FGFR2 gene on the risk of breast cancer and its interaction with non-genetic risk factors. METHODS: A population-based case-control study was conducted in Mexico. Data...
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