A polymorphism in the CYP17 gene is associated with male breast cancer
British Journal of CancerPublished 13 August 1999Open access
Irene Young, Kathreena M. Kurian, Chris E. Annink, I. Kunkler, Victoria Anderson, Brian Cohen
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Abstract
The CYP17 gene codes for the cytochrome P450c17alpha 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.
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