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Protective role of the polymorphism CCR2-64I in the progression from squamous intraepithelial lesions to invasive cervical carcinoma.
Gynecologic oncology - 1 Mar 2005
Coelho Ana, Matos Ana, Catarino Raquel, Pinto Daniela, Pereira Deolinda, Lopes Carlos, Medeiros Rui
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Invasive cervical cancer (ICC) is one of the most common malignant diseases among women, representing almost 10% of all the cancers in the female population. The aim of this study was to explore the association of the CCR2-64I polymorphism with the risk of developing invasive cervical cancer (ICC) from squamous intraepithelial lesions (SILs). METHODS: DNA samples were extracted from peripheral blood...
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