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Association between the rs2910164 polymorphism in pre-mir-146a and oral carcinoma progression.
Oral oncology - 1 May 2012
Hung Pei-Shi, Chang Kuo-Wei, Kao Shou-Yen, Chu Ting-Hui, Liu Chung-Ji, Lin Shu-Chun
Abstract excerpt
MicroRNAs are short non-coding RNAs that regulate gene expression by RNA interference. Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is a prevalent malignancy worldwide. miR-146a has been reported to regulate Toll-like receptors and cytokine signaling, which are both crucial for inflammation and oncogenesis. This study identifies that areca nut extract, TNFα and TGFβ up-regulates miR-146a in OSCC cells. The increased...
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