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[Estrogen receptor gene polymorphisms and HBV-induced liver cirrhosis].
Zhong nan da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Central South University. Medical sciences - 1 Jun 2006
Xie Jian-ping, Gong Xian-qiong, Tan De-ming, Liu Fei, Zhou Jian-liang
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the relationship between estrogen receptor (ER) gene polymorphisms and HBV-induced cirrhosis. METHODS: Xba I and Pvu II polymorphisms of ER gene were analyzed in 98 patients with HBV-induced cirrhosis, 72 patients with chronic hepatitis B, and 84 healthy controls by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) technique. RESULTS: The frequencies of Pp...
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