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ESR1 PvuII polymorphism: from risk factor to prognostic and predictive factor of the success of primary systemic therapy in advanced breast cancer.
BMC cancer - 20 Dec 2021
Karsono Ramadhan, Haryono Samuel J, Karsono Bambang, Harahap Wirsma Arif, Pratiwi Yulia, Aryandono Teguh
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The ESR1 gene encodes Estrogen Receptor alpha (ERα), which plays a role in the tumourigenesis of breast cancer. A single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in intron 1 of this gene called ESR1 PvuII (rs2234693) has been reported to increase the risk of breast cancer. This study aimed to investigate the ESR1 PvuII polymorphism as a prognostic and predictive factor guiding the choice of therapy for advanced...
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