Genetic polymorphisms of the <it>GNRH1 </it>and <it>GNRHR </it>genes and risk of breast cancer in the National Cancer Institute Breast and Prostate Cancer Cohort Consortium (BPC3)

Genetic polymorphisms of the <it>GNRH1 </it>and <it>GNRHR </it>genes and risk of breast cancer in the National Cancer Institute Breast and Prostate Cancer Cohort Consortium (BPC3)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Gonadotropin releasing hormone (GNRH1) triggers the release of follicle stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone from the pituitary. Genetic variants in the gene encoding GNRH1 or its receptor may influence breast cancer risk by m...

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Main Authors: Lund Eiliv, Lenner Per, Isaacs Claudine, Hunter David J, Hoover Robert, Hankinson Susan E, Haiman Christopher A, Feigelson Heather, Dossus Laure, Clavel-Chapelon Francoise, Chanock Stephen, Calle Eugenia E, Buring Julie, Boeing Heiner, Bingham Sheila, Berg Christine, Henderson Brian E, Henderson Katherine D, Cox David G, Kaaks Rudolf, Canzian Federico, Overvad Kim, Palli Domenico, Pearce Celeste, Quiros Jose R, Riboli Elio, Stram Daniel O, Thomas Gilles, Thun Michael J, Trichopoulos Dimitrios, van Gils Carla H, Ziegler Regina G
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-07-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/9/257

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