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Claspin as a biomarker of human papillomavirus-related high grade lesions of uterine cervix.
Journal of translational medicine - 25 Jun 2012
Benevolo Maria, Musio Antonio, Vocaturo Amina, Donà Maria Gabriella, Rollo Francesca, Terrenato Irene, Carosi Mariantonia, Pescarmona Edoardo, Vocaturo Giuseppe, Mottolese Marcella
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BACKGROUND: Claspin is a nuclear protein involved in DNA replication and damage response and is a key mediator for the S-phase checkpoint. Claspin expression is significantly high in several human solid tumors. Furthermore, high levels of claspin have been found in cervical cancer cell lines. Nevertheless, no data are available regarding claspin expression in cervical tissues. METHODS: In order to investigate...
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