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

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

<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...

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Main Authors: Altshuler David, Pike Malcolm C, Kolonel Laurence N, Cheng Iona, Pooler Loreall C, Burtt Noel P, Haiman Christopher A, Lee Sulggi A, Hirschhorn Joel N, Henderson Brian E, Stram Daniel O
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-12-01
Series:BMC Medical Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/8/72

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