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Polymorphisms of glutathione S-transferase μ and θ, MDR1 and VEGF genes as risk factors of bladder cancer: a case-control study.
Urologic oncology - 1 Sept 2012
Henríquez-Hernández Luis Alberto, Navarro Patricio, Luzardo Octavio P, Alvarez-León Eva Elisa, Boada Luis D, Zumbado Manuel, Pestano Jose, Suárez Javier R, Chesa Nicolás, Almeida Maira, Valerón Pilar F
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: The present study was aimed at examining the local distribution of GSTM1, GSTT1, MDR1, and VEGF gene polymorphisms as possible risk factors contributing to the development of bladder cancer among the population from Canary Islands, Spain. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The genotypes were determined by PCR-based methods in a hospital-based case-control study consisting of 119 cases and 110 controls. The...
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