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Telomerase reverse transcriptase locus polymorphisms and cancer risk: a field synopsis and meta-analysis.
Journal of the National Cancer Institute - 6 Jun 2012
Mocellin Simone, Verdi Daunia, Pooley Karen A, Landi Maria T, Egan Kathleen M, Baird Duncan M, Prescott Jennifer, De Vivo Immaculata, Nitti Donato
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Several recent studies have provided evidence that polymorphisms in the telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT) gene sequence are associated with cancer development, but a comprehensive synopsis is not available. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of the available molecular epidemiology data regarding the association between TERT locus polymorphisms and predisposition to cancer....
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