A genetic polymorphism of the osteoprotegerin gene is associated with an increased risk of advanced prostate cancer

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The purpose of this study was to evaluate the role of osteoprotegerin gene <it>(OPG) </it>polymorphisms as genetic modifiers in the etiology of prostate cancer (PCa) and disease progression.</p> <p>Methods<...

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Main Authors: Horikawa Yohei, Saito Mitsuru, Ma Zhiyong, Inoue Takamitsu, Narita Shintaro, Kumazawa Teruaki, Tsuchiya Norihiko, Yuasa Takeshi, Narita Naofumi, Satoh Shigeru, Ogawa Osamu, Habuchi Tomonori
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-08-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/8/224