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Host genetic polymorphism analysis in cervical cancer.
Clinical chemistry - 1 Aug 2002
Calhoun Eric S, McGovern Renee M, Janney Carol A, Cerhan James R, Iturria Stephen J, Smith David I, Gostout Bobbie S, Persing David H
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BACKGROUND: The natural history of cervical cancer comprises a latency period that probably involves long-term immunologic tolerance of human papillomavirus infection. Identifying host determinants of viral persistence may help to better understand the mechanisms of tolerance and may lead to the development of tests that can allow more focused follow-up of high-risk individuals. METHODS: Genotypic frequencies of...
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