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Functional polymorphisms in FAS and FASL contribute to increased apoptosis of tumor infiltration lymphocytes and risk of breast cancer.
Carcinogenesis - 1 May 2007
Zhang Bailin, Sun Tong, Xue Liyan, Han Xiaohong, Zhang Baoning, Lu Ning, Shi Yuankai, Tan Wen, Zhou Yifeng, Zhao Dan, Zhang Xuemei, Guo Yongli, Lin Dongxin
Abstract excerpt
The FAS-FASL system plays crucial role in counterattack of cancer cell against immune system. This study examined the effects of FAS (-1377G/A and -670A/G) and FASL (-844T/C and 7896G/C) polymorphisms on breast cancer risk and apoptosis of T lymphocytes. The effect on breast cancer risk was determined by case-control analysis of 840 patients and 840 controls. The effects on T-lymphocyte apoptosis were determined...
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