Article
Association Between CHEK2*1100delC and Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Molecular diagnosis & therapy - 1 Aug 2018
Liang Mingming, Zhang Yun, Sun Chenyu, Rizeq Feras Kamel, Min Min, Shi Tingting, Sun Yehuan
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: The association between the checkpoint kinase 2*1100delC (CHEK2*1100delC) and breast cancer has been extensively explored. OBJECTIVE: In light of the recent publication of studies on these specific findings, particularly regarding male patients with breast cancer, we performed an updated meta-analysis to investigate a more reliable estimate. METHODS: This meta-analysis included 26 published studies...
Topics
- Alleles
- Biomarkers, Tumor
- Breast Neoplasms
- Case-Control Studies
- Checkpoint Kinase 2
- Female
- Genetic Association Studies
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Genotype
- Heterozygote
- Humans
