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The protective effect of methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase C677T polymorphism against prostate cancer risk: Evidence from 23 case-control studies.
Gene - 1 Jul 2015
Guo Shanqi, Jiang Xingkang, Chen Xiaobo, Chen Liang, Li Xiaojiang, Jia Yingjie
Abstract excerpt
Genetic polymorphisms of methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) were considered to have some influence on both folate metabolism and cancer risk. Previous studies on the relation between MTHFR C677T polymorphism and prostate cancer (PCa) risk remained controversial. To derive a more precise estimation of the relationship, we carried out an update comprehensive meta-analysis to assess the associations of the...
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