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p53 codon 72 polymorphism (C/G) and the risk of human papillomavirus-associated carcinomas in China.
Cancer - 15 Dec 2002
Li Tao, Lu Zhe-Ming, Guo Mei, Wu Qin-Jiao, Chen Ke-Neng, Xing Hai-Ping, Mei Qiang, Ke Yang
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Human papillomavirus (HPV) plays an important role in the development of carcinomas at various body sites. It was found previously that the p53 codon 72 polymorphism (C/G) is a high-risk factor for the development HPV-associated cervical carcinoma. However, it still was considered controversial in several studies of cervical and esophageal carcinoma. METHODS: In the current study, the authors used an...
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