Article
Current evidence on VEGF+405G/C polymorphism and malignancy susceptibility: a meta-analysis involving 30 studies.
Twin research and human genetics : the official journal of the International Society for Twin Studies - 1 Aug 2012
Hu Kai, Zhang Yong, Wang Rensheng, Li Guojian, Li Guihua, Zhang Dawei
Abstract excerpt
The association of VEGF+405G/C (where VEGF is vascular endothelial growth factor) polymorphism and malignancy susceptibility attracts considerable attention because VEGF is one of the most potent angiogenic factors and plays a critical role in the onset and development of malignancy. However, the...
Topics
- Black or African American
- Alleles
- Gene Frequency
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Humans
- Neoplasms
- Polymorphism, Genetic
- Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A
