Androgen receptor in advanced breast cancer: is it useful to predict the efficacy of anti-estrogen therapy?
Abstract Background Androgen receptor (AR) is widely expressed in breast cancer (BC) but its role in estrogen receptor (ER)-positive tumors is still controversial. The AR/ER ratio has been reported to impact prognosis and response to antiestrogen endocrine therapy (ET). Methods We assessed whether A...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-03-01
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Series: | BMC Cancer |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12885-018-4239-3 |