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The relationship of haplotype in lactotransferrin and its expression levels in Chinese Han ovarian cancer.
Acta biochimica et biophysica Sinica - 1 Nov 2011
Cao Lanqin, Zhou Yanhong, Li Xin, Yi Hong
Abstract excerpt
Chromosomal DNA sequence polymorphisms may contribute to individuality, confer risk for diseases, and most commonly are used as genetic markers in association study. The iron-binding protein lactoferrin inhibits bacterial growth by sequestering essential iron and also exhibits antitumor, anti-inflammatory, and immunoregulatory activities. The gene coding for lactotransferrin (LTF) is polymorphic, with the...
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