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A polymorphism of the interleukin-1 receptor antagonist plays a prominent role within the interleukin-1 gene cluster in vulvar carcinogenesis.
Gynecologic oncology - 1 Mar 2004
Grimm Christoph, Berger Ingrid, Tomovski Caroline, Zeillinger Robert, Concin Nicole, Leodolter Sepp, Koelbl Heinz, Tempfer Clemens B, Hefler Lukas A
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OBJECTIVE: The interleukin-1 (IL-1) family, that is, IL-1alpha and beta and the IL-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1RA), is known to modulate various tumorigenic and tumoricidal effects in humans. Its biological function in squamous cell carcinogenesis of various anatomical sites has been stressed. Although various studies showed a certain association between genes encoding the IL-1 family and human malignancies, no...
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