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Role of vitamin D receptor gene Cdx2 and Apa1 polymorphisms in prostate cancer susceptibility: a meta-analysis.
BMC cancer - 23 Aug 2016
Wang Kewei, Wu Guosheng, Li Jinping, Song Wentao
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene polymorphisms affect the risk of prostate cancer. However, studies investigating the relationship between VDR gene polymorphisms (Cdx2 and ApaI) and prostate cancer risk are equivocal. Therefore, we conducted a meta-analysis of all the studies to review the evidence available. METHODS: A comprehensive search of PubMed, EMBASE, and ISI Web of Science for studies published...
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