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MNS16A tandem repeat minisatellite of human telomerase gene and prostate cancer susceptibility.
Mutagenesis - 1 May 2013
Hofer Philipp, Zerelles Julia, Baierl Andreas, Madersbacher Stephan, Schatzl Georg, Maj-Hes Agnes, Sutterlüty-Fall Hedwig, Gsur Andrea
Abstract excerpt
Telomere dysfunction is an early event in the development of prostate cancer and telomerase (TERT) activity is detectable in the majority of prostate cancers. Genetic variation in TERT and its regulatory elements may influence prostate carcinogenesis. MNS16A, a functional polymorphic tandem repea...
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