Progesterone receptor variant increases ovarian cancer risk in BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutation carriers who were never exposed to oral contraceptives.

Runnebaum, I B

Progesterone receptor variant increases ovarian cancer risk in BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutation carriers who were never exposed to oral contraceptives. [electronic resource] - Pharmacogenetics Oct 2001 - 635-8 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

0960-314X

10.1097/00008571-200110000-00010 doi


Adult
Alleles
Breast Neoplasms--genetics
Contraceptives, Oral--therapeutic use
Female
Genes, BRCA1
Genes, BRCA2
Genetic Carrier Screening
Genetic Predisposition to Disease--genetics
Germ-Line Mutation--genetics
Humans
Middle Aged
Ovarian Neoplasms--genetics
Receptors, Progesterone--genetics
Risk Factors