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Joint effects of Epstein-Barr virus and polymorphisms in interleukin-10 and interferon-γ on breast cancer risk.
The Journal of infectious diseases - 1 Jan 2012
He Jian-Rong, Chen Li-Juan, Su Yi, Cen Yu-Ling, Tang Lu-Ying, Yu Dan-Dan, Chen Wei-Qing, Wang Shen-Ming, Song Er-Wei, Ren Ze-Fang
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The relationship between Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and breast cancer (BC) is controversial. Interleukin-10 (IL-10) and interferon-γ (IFN-γ) are believed to play a critical role in the host's responses to EBV infection, and their genetic variations may modify the association of EBV with BC risk. METHODS: We examined serum levels of EBV viral capsid antigen (VCA) immunoglobulin A (IgA) and nuclear...
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