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CTLA4 A49G polymorphism shows significant association with glioma risk in a Chinese population.
Biochemical genetics - 1 Apr 2011
Wu Qihan, Zhan Xiaoying, Dou Tonghai, Chen Hongyan, Fan Weiwei, Zhou Keke, Zhang Haishi, Zheng Hongxia, Cai Yanyan, Zhao Yao, Huang Fengping, Zhou Liangfu, Mao Ying, Lu Daru
Abstract excerpt
Cytotoxic T lymphocyte-associated antigen-4 (CTLA4) A49G is a polymorphism that is extensively studied in various cancers. To investigate whether it is associated with the occurrence of glioma in Chinese patients, we performed a case-control research study with 670 patients and 680 controls. In this group, we found that the genotype at this locus is significantly associated with glioma risk (GG vs. AA: P = 0.045;...
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