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The association of sequence variants in DNA repair and cell cycle genes with cancers of the upper aerodigestive tract.
Carcinogenesis - 1 Mar 2007
Hall Janet, Hashibe Mia, Boffetta Paolo, Gaborieau Valerie, Moullan Norman, Chabrier Amelie, Zaridze David, Shangina Oxana, Szeszenia-Dabrowska Neonila, Mates Dana, Janout Vladimir, Fabiánová Eleonóra, Holcatova Ivana, Hung Rayjean J, McKay James, Canzian Federico, Brennan Paul
Abstract excerpt
Cancers of the upper aerodigestive tract (UADT), comprising the oral cavity, pharynx, larynx and oesophagus, account for 5.2% of all cancers cases worldwide. The major risk factors, tobacco and alcohol can directly or indirectly generate DNA damage, which if unrepaired can give rise to mutations,...
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