MUTATIONS IN THE MACROPHAGE SCAVENGER RECEPTOR 1 GENE ALTER RISK OF PROSTATE CANCER, ASTHMA, AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE

摘要

The present invention discloses methods of screening a subject for increased likelihood or risk of certain diseases or disorders. This method comprises detecting the presence or absence of at least one mutation in the MSR1 gene wherein the presence or absence of such mutation indicates an increased risk for certain diseases, such as cancer asthma and/or cardiovascular diseases.