Polymorphisms of Satellite DNA CYP19 Gene and its Association with Increased Risk of Breast Cancer in Isfahan, Iran
Background: Aromatase is a key enzyme in the synthesis of estrogen. This enzyme is encoded by the cytochrome P-450 (CYP19) gene. Overexposure of cells to estrogen causes breast carcinoma and breast cancer patients show a higher level of aromatase expression. The purpose of this study was to investig...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | fas |
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Vesnu Publications
2012-03-01
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Series: | مجله دانشکده پزشکی اصفهان |
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Online Access: | http://jims.mui.ac.ir/index.php/jims/article/view/1049 |