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Prognostic importance of vascular endothelial growth factor-A expression and vascular endothelial growth factor polymorphisms in epithelial ovarian cancer.
International journal of gynecological cancer : official journal of the International Gynecological Cancer Society - 1 May 2009
Smerdel Maja Patricia, Waldstrøm Marianne, Brandslund Ivan, Steffensen Karina Dahl, Andersen Rikke Fredslund, Jakobsen Anders
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INTRODUCTION: Vascular endothelial growth factors (VEGFs) play a central role in angiogenesis and consequently, in various steps of ovarian carcinogenesis. Gene polymorphisms within the VEGF system have revealed a correlation with prognosis in some malignancies. The aim of the present study was to examine the possible importance of 2 VEGF polymorphisms and VEGF-A expression in ovarian cancer. METHODS: We...
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