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MDM2 promoter polymorphism del1518 (rs3730485) and its impact on endometrial and ovarian cancer risk.
BMC cancer - 3 Feb 2017
Gansmo Liv B, Bjørnslett Merete, Halle Mari Kyllesø, Salvesen Helga B, Romundstad Pål, Hveem Kristian, Vatten Lars, Dørum Anne, Lønning Per E, Knappskog Stian
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The del1518 (rs3730485) polymorphism is an in/del variant in the MDM2 promoter P1. The variant is in complete linkage disequilibrium with MDM2 SNP309 (rs2279744) and has previously been found associated with an increased risk of colon cancer. In this study we assessed the impact of MDM2 del1518 on risk of ovarian and endometrial cancer. METHODS: Here, we genotyped del1518 in two large hospital-based...
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