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Association of TGFβ1 and clinical factors with scar outcome following melanoma excision.
Archives of dermatological research - 1 Jul 2012
Ward Sarah V, Cadby G, Heyworth J S, Fear M W, Wallace H J, Cole J M, Wood F M, Palmer L J
Abstract excerpt
All patients with primary cutaneous malignant melanoma undergo surgical excision to remove the tumour, resulting in scar formation. There is marked variation in the aesthetic appearance of scars following surgery but limited knowledge about the genetic factors affecting non-keloid, surgical scar outcomes. This study aimed to investigate the role of known clinical factors and genetic polymorphisms in pigmentation...
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