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Genetic and dietary determinants of insulin-like growth factor (IGF)-1 and IGF binding protein (BP)-3 levels among Chinese women.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2014
Wang Qiong, Liu Li, Li Hui, McCullough Lauren E, Qi Ya-na, Li Jia-yuan, Zhang Jing, Miller Erline, Yang Chun-xia, Smith Jennifer S
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BACKGROUND: Higher insulin-like growth factor (IGF)-1 and lower IGF binding protein (BP)-3 levels have been associated with higher commoncancer risk, including breast cancer. Dietary factors, genetic polymorphisms, and the combination of both may influence circulating IGF-1 and IGFBP-3 serum concentrations. METHODS: From September 2011 to July 2012, we collected demographic, reproductive and dietary data on 143...
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