Genetic polymorphisms in 15q25 and 19q13 loci, cotinine levels, and risk of lung cancer in EPIC.

BACKGROUNDS: Multiple polymorphisms affecting smoking behavior have been identified through genome-wide association studies. Circulating levels of the nicotine metabolite cotinine is a marker of recent smoking exposure. Hence, genetic variants influencing smoking behavior are expected to be associat...

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Main Authors: Timofeeva, M, McKay, J, Smith, G, Johansson, M, Byrnes, G, Chabrier, A, Relton, C, Ueland, P, Vollset, SE, Midttun, Ø, Nygård, O, Slimani, N, Romieu, I, Clavel-Chapelon, F, Boutron-Ruault, M, Fagherazzi, G, Kaaks, R, Teucher, B, Boeing, H, Weikert, C, Bueno-de-Mesquita, H, van Gils, C, Peeters, P, Agudo, A, Barricarte, A
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2011