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Effect of anti-inflammatory (IL-4, IL-10) cytokine genes in relation to risk of cervical carcinoma.
American journal of clinical oncology - 1 Dec 2012
Shekari Mohammad, Kordi-Tamandani Dor Mohammad, MalekZadeh Kianoosh, Sobti Ranbir Chander, Karimi Samieh, Suri Vanita
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: Cervical cancer is rated the second most common malignant tumor globally and is etiologically linked to human papillomavirus infection. Interleukin-4 (IL-4) and IL-10 are cytokines with anti-inflammatory properties. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship of different alleles of IL-4 and IL-10 genes with risk of cervical cancer among passive smokers and users of oral...
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