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Interaction between tumour necrosis factor-α gene polymorphisms and substance use on risk of betel quid-related oral and pharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma in Taiwan.
Archives of oral biology - 1 Oct 2011
Yang Cheng-Mei, Hou Yu-Yi, Chiu Yi-Ten, Chen Hung-Chih, Chu Sau-Tung, Chi Chao-Chuan, Hsiao Michael, Lee Chien-Yiing, Hsieh Christina Jen-Chia, Lin Yu-Chen, Hsieh Yao-Dung, Ger Luo-Ping
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OBJECTIVE: Betel quid (BQ) components induce the secretion of tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) in oral keratinocytes, which promotes oral mucosal inflammation and oral cancer. This study was carried out to evaluate the association of TNFA genetic variants (-308G>A and -238G>A) with the risk and prognosis of BQ-related oral and pharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC). DESIGN: A total of 403 subjects (205...
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