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Induction of the DNA repair gene O6-methylguanine—DNA methyltransferase by dexamethasone in glioblastomas
1 Oct 2004
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OBJECT: The DNA repair enzyme O6-methylguanine-DNA methyltransferase (MGMT) inhibits the cytotoxic effect of alkylating agents on tumor cells. The presence of two nonconsensus glucocorticoid-responsive elements in the human MGMT promoter region indicates the potential regulation of MGMT expression by glucocorticoid agents. This study was performed to elucidate whether dexamethasone affects the expression of MGMT...
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