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Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Vol. 95, No. 14, 1025,
July 16, 2003
© 2003 Oxford University Press
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Polymorphisms May Contribute to Variations in PSA Levels
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Polymorphisms in the promoter region of the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) gene may contribute to individual variations in PSA levels, according to a study in the July 16 issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
Use of PSA testing in prostate cancer screening has been limited by its lack of sensitivity and specificity. Men with a serum