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ea0029p836 | Endocrine tumours and neoplasia | ICEECE2012

Vitamin D from genetics to the clinical in prostate cancer

Cariati F. , Negri A. , Pivonello C. , Ferro M. , Sarnataro M. , Terracciano D. , Galdiero M. , Vitale P. , Altieri V. , Colao A. , Pivonello R.

Background: The prostate cancer (CaP) is among the most commonly diagnosed cancers, accounting for about 20% of all newly diagnosed cancers. Subject of recent studies is the role of vitamin D in the pathogenesis of CaP. Literature data speculated about the role of vitamin D in the progression of Cap. In addition, several studies have shown an association between VDR gene polymorphism FokI and CaP especially in the Asian population.Objective: The aim of t...