Association of the polymorphisms of genes involved in androgen metabolism and signaling pathways with familial prostate cancer risk in a Japanese population

Background: Androgen plays a central role in the normal and malignant development of prostate glands. Genetic polymorphisms of genes involved in androgen metabolism and signaling might be associated with the risk of prostate cancer. Methods: One hundred and two patients with prostate cancer with a f...

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