Article
HLA-A alleles and the risk of cervical squamous cell carcinoma in Japanese women.
Journal of epidemiology - 1 Jan 2010
Hosono Satoyo, Kawase Takakazu, Matsuo Keitaro, Watanabe Miki, Kajiyama Hiroaki, Hirose Kaoru, Suzuki Takeshi, Kidokoro Kumiko, Ito Hidemi, Nakanishi Toru, Yatabe Yasushi, Hamajima Nobuyuki, Kikkawa Fumitaka, Tajima Kazuo, Tanaka Hideo
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: We conducted a case-control study to examine the relationship between human leukocyte antigen-A (HLA-A) allele polymorphism and the pathogenesis of cervical neoplasia among Japanese women. METHODS: A total of 119 patients with invasive cervical squamous cell carcinoma were compared to 119 age- and menopausal status-matched non-cancer controls. Blood samples were taken from all cases and controls and...
Topics
- Adult
- Alleles
- Carcinoma, Squamous Cell
- Case-Control Studies
- Female
- Gene Frequency
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- HLA-A Antigens
- Humans
- Japan
