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CCR5 Delta32 polymorphism: associated with gallbladder cancer susceptibility.
Scandinavian journal of immunology - 1 May 2008
Srivastava A, Pandey S N, Choudhuri G, Mittal B
Abstract excerpt
Inflammation of gallbladder is an established risk factor for gallbladder cancer (GBC) pathogenesis. Chemokine receptors play crucial role in antitumour immunity and are involved in inflammation and pathogenesis of cancers. Present study was aimed to examine the role of CCR5 Delta32 polymorphism in conferring genetic susceptibility to GBC. Present case-control study included 144 proven GBC patients and 210...
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