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Haptoglobin phenotype and epithelial ovarian cancer.
Anticancer research - 1 Oct 2012
Mandato Vincenzo Dario, Magnani Elena, Abrate Martino, Casali Bruno, Nicoli Davide, Farnetti Enrico, Formisano Debora, Pirillo Debora, Ciarlini Gino, De Iaco Pierandrea, Strada Isabella, Zamagni Claudio, La Sala Giovanni Battista
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Haptoglobin (H) is a glycoprotein that regulates the immune response. Serum haptoglobin levels are significantly higher in patients with advanced epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) with poor survival. Different isoforms of haptoglobin have been found in the serum of patients with EOC. We studied the genetic susceptibility and outcome of patients with EOC correlated to H phenotypes. MATERIALS AND METHODS:...
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