Article
[The association between polymorphism of transforming growth factor-β1 and radiochemotherapy response and survival in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma patients].
Zhonghua yu fang yi xue za zhi [Chinese journal of preventive medicine] - 1 Jul 2011
Zhou Yu-Ling, Zhang Wen-Cheng, Chen Xia-Bin, Xiao Ze-Fen, Qiao Yan, Yu Dian-Ke, Lin Dong-Xin, Tan Wen
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the association between polymorphism of transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1)-509C/T and radiochemotherapy response and survival in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) patients. METHODS: The genotype of TGF-β1-509C/T was detected by polymerase chain reaction-based restriction fragment length polymorphism assay (PCR-RFLP) in 230 ESCC patients receiving radiotherapy alone or in...
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