The apolipoprotein E ɛ4 allele is no risk factor for prostate cancer in the Norwegian population
2001
Apolipoprotein E ɛ4 Allele and Prostate Cancer Risk
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Author Information
Author(s): Wessel N, Liestøl K, Mæhlen J, Brorson S H
Primary Institution: Department of Urology, Ullevål Hospital, Oslo, Norway
Hypothesis
The apolipoprotein E ɛ4 allele is a risk factor for prostate cancer in the Norwegian population.
Conclusion
The study found that the apolipoprotein E ɛ4 allele is not a risk factor for prostate cancer in the Norwegian population.
Takeaway
This study looked at whether a specific gene variant increases the risk of prostate cancer, and it found that it does not.
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