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Breast Cancer
Expression of androgens and androgen receptors linked to risk of breast cancer
January 12th, 2006
The expression of androgens and androgen receptors (ARs) were associated with the risk of breast carcinoma. According to a study from Italy, "Androgens and ARs are involved in the pathogenesis of breast cancer. Epidemiological studies have shown a significant association between the risk of breast cancer and androgens." "However, the functional role and clinical value of AR expression in breast carcinoma have still not been clearly defined. The present study was set up to investigate the prevalence of ARs in a series of consecutive invasive breast carcinomas (IBCs) and to evaluate the patterns of AR phenotypes in a series of selected invasive lobular...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2006-01-12)
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