The Alu-insertion progesterone receptor gene polymorphism is not associated with breast cancer: a meta-analysis

Abstract Background The role of progesterone receptor (PGR) gene polymorphisms in breast cancer is still controversial. Here, we performed a meta-analysis to determine whether the Alu insertion is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer and, further, whether the Alu insertion contributes...

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Main Authors: Jun Yao, Xing-ling Qi, Yong Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:BMC Medical Genetics
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12881-018-0529-5