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TP53 codon 72 polymorphism in classic, endemic and epidemic Kaposi's sarcoma in African and Caucasian patients.
Oncology - 1 Jan 2009
Tornesello Maria Lina, Biryahwaho Bennon, Downing Robert, Hatzakis Angelo, Alessi Elvio, Cusini Marco, Ruocco Vincenzo, Katongole-Mbidde Edward, Buonaguro Luigi, Buonaguro Franco M
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OBJECTIVES: Several studies have examined the association of codon 72 polymorphism of the TP53 gene, encoding either arginine or proline, in several tumor types but none have investigated its role in Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) development. METHODS: In this prevalent case-control study, 67 cutaneous le...
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