Melanocortin 1 receptor (MC1R) gene variants may increase the risk of melanoma in France independently of clinical risk factors and UV exposure

J Med Genet. 2004 Feb;41(2):e13. doi: 10.1136/jmg.2003.011536.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Multicenter Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Alleles
  • Female
  • France / epidemiology
  • Gene Frequency / genetics
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease / epidemiology
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease / genetics
  • Genetic Variation / genetics*
  • Genotype
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Melanoma / epidemiology*
  • Melanoma / genetics*
  • Middle Aged
  • Receptor, Melanocortin, Type 1 / genetics*
  • Receptor, Melanocortin, Type 1 / physiology
  • Risk Factors
  • Skin Neoplasms / epidemiology*
  • Skin Neoplasms / genetics*
  • Skin Pigmentation / genetics
  • Ultraviolet Rays / adverse effects*
  • White People / genetics

Substances

  • Receptor, Melanocortin, Type 1