A comprehensive analysis of common genetic variation in prolactin (PRL) and PRL receptor (PRLR) genes in relation to plasma prolactin levels and breast cancer risk: the Multiethnic Cohort

• Главные авторы: Altshuler David (Автор), Pike Malcolm C (Автор), Kolonel Laurence N (Автор), Cheng Iona (Автор), Pooler Loreall C (Автор), Burtt Noel P (Автор), Haiman Christopher A (Автор), Lee Sulggi A (Автор), Hirschhorn Joel N (Автор), Henderson Brian E (Автор), Stram Daniel O (Автор)
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• Опубликовано: BMC, 2007-12-01T00:00:00Z.
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Studies in animals and humans clearly indicate a role for prolactin (PRL) in breast epithelial proliferation, differentiation, and tumorigenesis. Prospective epidemiological studies have also shown that women with higher circulating...