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Integrin beta3 Leu33Pro homozygosity and risk of cancer.
Journal of the National Cancer Institute - 6 Aug 2003
Bojesen Stig E, Tybjaerg-Hansen Anne, Nordestgaard Børge G
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Increased tumor cell expression of integrins containing the beta3 subunit is associated with increased progression to invasive tumors, whereas inhibition of beta3 integrin expression and/or function may reduce tumor growth and metastasis. The Leu33Pro polymorphism of the beta3 subunit modulates the function of alpha(IIb)beta3 integrin. We examined whether this polymorphism influences cancer risk....
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