Genetic variability of the fatty acid synthase pathway is not associated with prostate cancer risk in the European Prospective Investigation on Cancer (EPIC).

A western lifestyle, characterised by low rates of energy expenditure and a high-energy diet rich in animal protein, saturated fats and refined carbohydrates, is associated with high incidence of prostate cancer in men. A high-energy nutritional status results in insulin/IGF signalling in cells, whi...

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Main Authors: Campa, D, Hüsing, A, Chang-Claude, J, Dostal, L, Boeing, H, Kröger, J, Tjønneland, A, Roswall, N, Overvad, K, Dahm, C, Rodríguez, L, Sala, N, Pérez, M, Larrañaga, N, Chirlaque, MD, Ardanaz, E, Khaw, K, Wareham, N, Allen, N, Travis, R, Trichopoulou, A, Naska, A, Bamia, C, Palli, D, Sieri, S
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2011