Vitamin D Receptor Gene Polymorphisms and Breast Cancer Risk in Kazakhstan

• Auteurs principaux: Ainur Akilzhanova (Auteur), Zhannur Abilova (Auteur), Nurgul Sikhayeva (Auteur), Ivan Shtefanov (Auteur), Abay Makishev (Auteur), Tasbolat Adylkhanov (Auteur), Tolebay Rakhypbekov (Auteur), Zhaxybay Zhumadilov (Auteur), Kuvat Momynaliev (Auteur)
• Format: Livre
• Publié: University Library System, University of Pittsburgh, 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Introduction: The steroid hormone 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 is thought to protect against breast cancer. The activity of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 is mediated via the vitamin D receptor (VDR), and a number of polymorphisms in the VDR gene have been identified. These result in distinct genotypes, some...