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Genetic variants of GPER/GPR30, a novel estrogen-related G protein receptor, are associated with human seminoma.
International journal of molecular sciences - 21 Jan 2014
Chevalier Nicolas, Paul-Bellon Rachel, Camparo Philippe, Michiels Jean-François, Chevallier Daniel, Fénichel Patrick
Abstract excerpt
Testicular germ cell tumors (TGCTs) are the most common solid cancers in young men, with an increasing incidence over several years. However, their pathogenesis remains a matter of debate. Some epidemiological data suggest the involvement of both environmental and genetic factors. We reported two distinct effects of estrogens and/or xeno-estrogens on in vitro human seminoma-derived cells proliferation: (1) an...
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