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"The human SRD5A2)5A2 gene encodes for the type 2 5aR enzyme. African-American men appear to have a unique family of 121-131 bp alleles not found in men with lower life time risk of prostate cancer such as Asian-Americans and Non-Hispanic whites. In another report, the 5aR activity in Japanese men was found to be lower than in white or African-American men. Thus expression of various allelic forms of the gene or activity of the 5aR enzyme may contribute to differences in lifetime risk for prostate cancer."
I am thinking that there is a link. Both in BPH and in penile size. Any comments?
I am thinking that there is a link. Both in BPH and in penile size. Any comments?