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Genetic polymorphism in the manganese superoxide dismutase gene is associated with an increased risk for hepatocellular carcinoma in HCV-infected Moroccan patients.
Mutation research - 8 Jan 2008
Ezzikouri Sayeh, El Feydi Abdellah Essaid, Chafik Abdelaziz, Afifi Rajae, El Kihal Latifa, Benazzouz Mustapha, Hassar Mohammed, Pineau Pascal, Benjelloun Soumaya
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) ranks among the 10 most common cancers worldwide. The main risk factors for its development are hepatitis B and C virus infections. Hepatitis B and C viruses induce chronic inflammation and oxidative stress that could predispose a cell to mutagenesis and proliferation. Manganese superoxide dismutase (MnSOD) catalyses the detoxification of free radicals, thus playing a crucial role...
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