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Sex Hormone Binding Globulin in Carcinoma of the Prostate
Author(s) -
HOUGHTON A. L.,
TURNER R.,
COOPER E. H.
Publication year - 1977
Publication title -
british journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.773
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1464-410X
pISSN - 0007-1331
DOI - 10.1111/j.1464-410x.1977.tb04109.x
Subject(s) - sex hormone binding globulin , prostate carcinoma , prostate , clinical significance , hormone , globulin , medicine , endocrinology , carcinoma , cancer , androgen
Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) was measured in 130 patients with carcinoma of the prostate. Its level is raised in patients treated with oestrogen and it is possible that this may be of prognostic significance. The possible relevance of SHBG in oestrogen-treated patients is discussed.