Genetic variation in the lactase gene, dairy product intake and risk for prostate cancer in the European prospective investigation into cancer and nutrition

High dairy protein intake has been found to be associated with increased prostate cancer risk in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC). To further examine this possible relationship, we investigated the hypothesis that a genetic polymorphism in the lactase (LCT) gen...

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Main Authors: Travis, R, Appleby, P, Siddiq, A, Allen, N, Kaaks, R, Canzian, F, Feller, S, Tjønneland, A, Føns Johnsen, N, Overvad, K, Ramõn Quirõs, J, González, C, Sánchez, M, Larrañaga, N, Chirlaque, M, Barricarte, A, Khaw, K, Wareham, N, Trichopoulou, A, Valanou, E, Oustoglou, E, Palli, D, Sieri, S, Tumino, R, Sacerdote, C
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2013