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

• Main Authors: Altshuler David (Author), Pike Malcolm C (Author), Kolonel Laurence N (Author), Cheng Iona (Author), Pooler Loreall C (Author), Burtt Noel P (Author), Haiman Christopher A (Author), Lee Sulggi A (Author), Hirschhorn Joel N (Author), Henderson Brian E (Author), Stram Daniel O (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2007-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...