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TP53 codon 72 polymorphism and risk for cervical cancer in Portugal.
Cancer genetics and cytogenetics - 1 Jun 2005
Santos Alexandra M, Sousa Hugo, Catarino Raquel, Pinto Daniela, Pereira Deolinda, Vasconcelos André, Matos Ana, Lopes Carlos, Medeiros Rui
Abstract excerpt
High-risk human papillomavirus are essential for the development of cervical cancer; however, TP53 is the most frequently altered tumor suppressor gene among tumors and is described as a cofactor for cervical carcinogenesis. TP53 has two common polymorphic forms encoding either proline or arginine, at position 72, and the presence of homozygous arginine has been reported as a risk factor for cervical cancer in...
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