Researchers have discovered, for the first time, a genetic mutation in African-American men with a family history of prostate cancer who are at increased risk for the disease. The team identified an inheritable genetic defect in the receptor for the male hormone, androgen (testosterone), that may contribute to the development of prostate cancer and its progression.
First inherited prostate cancer genetic mutation in African-American men identified
March 14th, 2010 by Newspublichealth.com
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