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TP53 R249S mutation, genetic variations in HBX and risk of hepatocellular carcinoma in The Gambia.
Carcinogenesis - 1 Jun 2012
Gouas Doriane A, Villar Stphanie, Ortiz-Cuaran Sandra, Legros Pénélope, Ferro Gilles, Kirk Gregory D, Lesi Olufunmilayo A, Mendy Maimuna, Bah Ebrima, Friesen Marlin D, Groopman John, Chemin Isabelle, Hainaut Pierre
Abstract excerpt
In regions with high prevalence of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and dietary aflatoxin B(1) (AFB(1)) exposure, hepatocellular carcinomas (HCCs) often contain TP53 mutation at codon 249 (R249S). Furthermore, a C-terminal truncated HBx protein expressed from hepatocyte integrated HBV is associated with HCC development. This study evaluates the association between R249S and HBX status in relation to HCC...
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