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Androgen Receptor and Androgen-Responsive Gene FKBP5 Are Independent Prognostic Indicators for Esophageal Adenocarcinoma.
Digestive diseases and sciences - 1 Feb 2016
Smith Eric, Palethorpe Helen M, Ruszkiewicz Andrew R, Edwards Suzanne, Leach Damien A, Underwood Tim J, Need Eleanor F, Drew Paul A
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BACKGROUND: Esophageal adenocarcinoma is a male-dominant disease, but the role of androgens is unclear. AIMS: To examine the expression and clinical correlates of the androgen receptor (AR) and the androgen-responsive gene FK506-binding protein 5 (FKBP5) in esophageal adenocarcinoma. METHODS: Expression of AR and FKBP5 was determined by immunohistochemistry. The effect of the AR ligand 5α-dihydrotestosterone...
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