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<i>CHEK2</i><b><sup>∗</sup></b>1100delC Mutation and Risk of Prostate Cancer
1 Jan 2014
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Although the causes of prostate cancer are largely unknown, previous studies support the role of genetic factors in the development of prostate cancer. CHEK2 plays a critical role in DNA replication by responding to double-stranded breaks. In this review, we provide an overview of the current knowledge of the role of a genetic variant, 1100delC, of CHEK2 on prostate cancer risk and discuss the implication for...
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