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Role of COX-2 activity and CRP levels in patients with non-melanoma skin cancer. -765G>C PTGS2 polymorphism and NMSC risk.
Archives of dermatological research - 1 Jul 2012
Cocoş Relu, Schipor Sorina, Nicolae Ilinca, Thomescu Cecilia, Raicu Florina
Abstract excerpt
Non-melanoma skin cancer is one of the most common of all cancers and the incidence has increased in the last years as a result of many factors including increased tanning, life style and possible global climate change. Inflammation plays an important role in cancer development and is frequently evaluated by serum C-reactive protein (CRP) levels. PTGS2 -765C allele coding for COX-2 has been found to be associated...
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