Urinary estrogen metabolites and prostate cancer: a case-control study and meta-analysis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Objective</p> <p>To investigate prostate cancer (Pca) risk in relation to estrogen metabolism, expressed as urinary 2-hydroxyestrone (2-OHE1), 16α-hydroxyestrone (16α-OHE1) and 2-OHE1 to 16α-OHE1 ratio.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>We...

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Main Authors: Blandino Giovanni, Westerlind Kim C, Stranges Saverio, Grioni Sara, Sperati Francesca, Schünemann Holger J, Yang Li, Barba Maddalena, Gallucci Michele, Lauria Rossella, Malorni Luca, Muti Paola
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-10-01
Series:Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research
Online Access:http://www.jeccr.com/content/28/1/135