Estrogen and progesterone-related gene variants and colorectal cancer risk in women
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Observational studies and randomized trials have suggested that estrogens and/or progesterone may lower the risk for colorectal cancer. Inherited variation in the sex-hormone genes may be one mechanism by which sex hormones affect co...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-05-01
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| Series: | BMC Medical Genetics |
| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/12/78 |