Selenoprotein P genetic variants and mrna expression, circulating selenium, and prostate cancer risk and survival

Abstract

Low levels of selenium have been associated with increased risk of prostate cancer (PCa). Selenoprotein P is the most abundant selenoprotein in serum and delivers ten selenocysteine residues to tissues. Variation in the selenoprotein P gene (SEPP1) may influence PCa development or modify the effects of selenium. We examined the association of SEPP1 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) with PCa risk and survival, and tested for interactions.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Nov 05, 2012
Source ID
10.1002/pros.22611

Entities

People

  • Hao Li
  • Howard D Sesso
  • Jing Ma
  • Kathryn L. Penney
  • Lorelei A. Mucci
  • Massimo Loda
  • Meir J. Stampfer

Organizations

  • National Cancer Institute
  • National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
  • Prostate Cancer Foundation
  • United States Department of Defense

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Biology

Readers

  • Molecular Genetics
  • Molecular and genetic basis of cancer.
  • Prostate Cancer Biology.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology