Levels of beta-microseminoprotein in blood and risk of prostate cancer in multiple populations.

BACKGROUND: A common genetic variant (rs10993994) in the 5' region of the gene encoding β-microseminoprotein (MSP) is associated with circulating levels of MSP and prostate cancer risk. Whether MSP levels are predictive of prostate cancer risk has not been evaluated. METHODS: We investigated th...

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Main Authors: Haiman, C, Stram, DO, Vickers, A, Wilkens, L, Braun, K, Valtonen-André, C, Peltola, M, Pettersson, K, Waters, K, Marchand, L, Kolonel, L, Henderson, B, Lilja, H
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2013