Abstract
The CYP17 gene codes for the cytochrome P450c17 alpha enzyme that is involved in the synthesis of oestrogens. This case-control study from the South East of Scotland shows that a polymorphism of the CYP17 gene is associated with an increased risk of male breast cancer.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 141-143 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | British Journal of Cancer |
| Volume | 81 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - Sept 1999 |
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- CYP17 polymorphism
- male breast cancer
- ANDROGEN RECEPTOR GENE
- MUTATION
- BRCA2
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