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TP53 codon 72 polymorphism as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease in a Brazilian population.
Brazilian journal of medical and biological research = Revista brasileira de pesquisas medicas e biologicas - 1 Nov 2007
Smith M A C, Silva M D A, Cendoroglo M S, Ramos L R, Araujo L M Q, Labio R W, Burbano R R, Chen E S, Payão S L M
Abstract excerpt
TP53, a tumor suppressor gene, has a critical role in cell cycle, apoptosis and cell senescence and participates in many crucial physiological and pathological processes. Identification of TP53 polymorphism in older people and age-related diseases may provide an understanding of its physiology and pathophysiological role as well as risk factors for complex diseases. TP53 codon 72 (TP53:72) polymorphism was...
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