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[Genome-wide association study(GWAS) and genetic risk of prostate cancer].
Nihon rinsho. Japanese journal of clinical medicine - 1 Jan 2016
Nakagawa Hidewaki, Akamatsu Shusuke, Takata Ryo
Abstract excerpt
It is evident that genetic factors play critical roles in prostate cancer development. GWAS (genome-wide association studies) in multiple ethnic groups have been identifying more than 100 loci or genes which was significantly associated with prostate cancer susceptibility. They include several loci at 8q24, prostate-specific gene, inflammation gene, and metabolism-related genes. Risk prediction for prostate...
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