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Interleukin-1beta and interleukin-1 receptor antagonist gene polymorphisms and gastric cancer: a meta-analysis.
Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology - 1 Sept 2006
Camargo M Constanza, Mera Robertino, Correa Pelayo, Peek Richard M, Fontham Elizabeth T H, Goodman Karen J, Piazuelo M Blanca, Sicinschi Liviu, Zabaleta Jovanny, Schneider Barbara G
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Polymorphisms of interleukin-1B (IL1B) and its receptor antagonist (IL1RN) genes have been inconsistently associated with gastric cancer risk. We examined these associations by performing meta-analyses. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Twenty-five studies testing the association between IL1B and/or IL1RN gene polymorphisms and gastric cancer were examined: 14 studies of IL1B-511, 14 studies of IL1B-31, 8...
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