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Q36R polymorphism of KiSS-1 gene in Brazilian head and neck cancer patients.
Molecular biology reports - 1 May 2012
Ruiz Mariângela Torreglosa, Galbiatti Ana Lívia Silva, Pavarino Erika Cristina, Maniglia José Victor, Goloni-Bertollo Eny Maria
Abstract excerpt
The KiSS-1 metastasis-suppressor gene (KiSS-1) product (metastin, kisspeptin) is reported to act after binding with the natural ligand of a G-protein coupled receptor and this gene product inhibits chemotaxis, invasion, and metastasis of cells. The aim of this study was to evaluate the Q36R polymorphism of KiSS-1 in patients with head and neck cancer and to compare the results with healthy individuals and its...
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