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The 8q24 rs6983267G variant is associated with increased thyroid cancer risk.
Endocrine-related cancer - 1 Oct 2015
Sahasrabudhe Ruta, Estrada Ana, Lott Paul, Martin Lynn, Polanco Echeverry Guadalupe, Velez Alejandro, Neta Gila, Takahasi Meiko, Saenko Vladimir, Mitsutake Norisato, Jaeguer Emma, Duque Carlos Simon, Rios Alejandro, Bohorquez Mabel, Prieto Rodrigo, Criollo Angel, Echeverry Magdalena, Tomlinson Ian, Carmona Luis G Carvajal
Abstract excerpt
The G allele of the rs6983267 single-nucleotide polymorphism, located on chromosome 8q24, has been associated with increased risk of several cancer types. The association between rs6983267G and thyroid cancer (TC) has been tested in different populations, mostly of European ancestry, and has led to inconclusive results. While significant associations have been reported in the British and Polish populations, no...
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