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Study Links ESR2 SNP to Lower Breast Cancer Risk

10/1/2025

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  • Genetic variation influences cancer risk through single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), including rs3020449 in the ESR2 gene.
  • A study in Bangladeshi women found rs3020449 associated with reduced breast cancer risk.
  • SNP outcomes vary across populations, reflecting environmental factors and genetic diversity.
  • This is the first study of rs3020449 and breast cancer in Bangladeshi women, signaling need for further research.