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Polymorphisms of Genes Involved in Glucose and Energy Metabolic Pathways and Prostate Cancer: Interplay with Metformin.
European urology - 1 Dec 2015
Murtola Teemu J, Wahlfors Tiina, Haring Antti, Taari Kimmo, Stenman Ulf-Håkan, Tammela Teuvo L J, Schleutker Johanna, Auvinen Anssi
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Energy metabolism is important in cancer proliferation and progression, but its role in prostate cancer (PCa) remains unclear. OBJECTIVE: We explored whether single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of genes involved in energy metabolic pathways are associated with PCa risk and prognosis, and whether antidiabetic treatment modifies any such association. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS: The PRACTICAL...
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