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Gly71Arg UGT1A1 polymorphism is associated with breast cancer susceptibility in Han Chinese women.
Genetics and molecular research : GMR - 12 Aug 2016
Shi J, Li L H, Duan X Y, Liu Q, Sun L L, Tian Y T
Abstract excerpt
Breast cancer is among the most common causes of cancer-related death in women worldwide. Previous studies have demonstrated an association between prolonged estrogen exposure and increased risk of breast cancer. Uridine 5'-diphospho-glucuronosyltransferase 1-1 (UGT1A1) plays a significant role in the detoxification of estrogens. Two major genetic polymorphisms have been identified in the UGT1A1 locus. UGT1A1*28...
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