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PPAR-gamma Pro12Ala polymorphism and gastric cancer risk in a Turkish population.
Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP - 1 Jan 2012
Canbay Emel, Kurnaz Ozlem, Canbay Bahar, Bugra Dursun, Cakmakoglu Bedia, Bulut Turker, Yamaner Sumer, Sokucu Necmettin, Buyukuncu Yilmaz, Yilmaz-Aydogan Hulya
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ) is a ligand dependent transcription factor involved in various processes, including carcinogenesis. We aimed to investigate any possible association of the PPARγPro12Ala (rs1801282) polymorphism with risk of developing gastric cancer (GC). PATIENTS AND METHODS: A hospital based case control study was designed covering 50 patients with GC and 120...
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