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ST14 gene variant and decreased matriptase protein expression predict poor breast cancer survival.
Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology - 1 Sept 2010
Kauppinen Jaana M, Kosma Veli-Matti, Soini Ylermi, Sironen Reijo, Nissinen Minna, Nykopp Timo K, Kärjä Vesa, Eskelinen Matti, Kataja Vesa, Mannermaa Arto
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BACKGROUND: Matriptase plays a role in carcinogenesis, but the role of its genetic variation or that of the hepatocyte growth factor activator inhibitor-1 (HAI-1) has not been evaluated. This study aimed to examine the genetic variation of matriptase (ST14 gene) and HAI-1 (SPINT1 gene) in breast...
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