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Association of polymorphisms in proinflammatory cytokine genes with the development of oral cancer in Southern Thailand.
International journal of hygiene and environmental health - 1 Mar 2010
Kietthubthew Suparp, Wickliffe Jeff, Sriplung Hutcha, Ishida Takafumi, Chonmaitree Tasnee, Au William W
Abstract excerpt
Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is highly prevalent in southeastern Asia suggesting that region-specific environmental and biological factors contribute to the development of this cancer. Exposure to oral carcinogens (i.e. betel quid) and pathogenic agents (i.e. papilloma virus) is common amo...
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