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Interaction of collagen-related genes and susceptibility to betel quid-induced oral submucous fibrosis.
Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology - 1 Jul 2002
Chiu Chung-Jung, Chang Min-Lee, Chiang Chun-Pin, Hahn Liang-Jiunn, Hsieh Ling-Ling, Chen Chien-Jen
Abstract excerpt
Oral submucous fibrosis (OSF) is a precancerous condition of the oral cavity. It is a collagen-related disorder induced by betel quid chewing, a habit that is common in Taiwan. However, the cumulative exposure to betel quids varies in OSF patients. It seems that there is individual susceptibility to betel quid-induced OSF. This study compared the association of OSF and polymorphisms of six collagen-related genes,...
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