rs12512631 on the group specific complement (vitamin D-binding protein GC) implicated in melanoma susceptibility.

<h4>Background</h4>Solar radiation should be avoided in melanoma patients. Nevertheless, this is the main means by which the body produces vitamin D. Evidence suggests a protective role against cancer for vitamin D. Since vitamin D performs its function by binding the receptor encoded by...

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Main Authors: Maria Peña-Chilet, Maider Ibarrola-Villava, Manuel Martin-González, Marta Feito, Cristina Gomez-Fernandez, Dolores Planelles, Gregorio Carretero, Ana Lluch, Eduardo Nagore, Gloria Ribas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/23544077/?tool=EBI