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IL-6-174 G > C and MMP-9-1562 C > T polymorphisms are associated with increased risk of deep vein thrombosis in cancer patients.
Cytokine - 1 Apr 2013
Malaponte Grazia, Polesel Jerry, Candido Saverio, Sambataro Daniela, Bevelacqua Valentina, Anzaldi Massimo, Vella Nadia, Fiore Valerio, Militello Loredana, Mazzarino Maria C, Libra Massimo, Signorelli Santo Salvatore
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: A growing body of evidence shows an increased risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) among cancer patients. Novel markers are needed to identify patients prone to develop DVT. The aim of the present study was to determine whether IL-6-174 G > C and MMP-9-1562 C > T polymorphisms may influence the development of DVT in cancer patients. METHODS: Polymorphisms of IL-6 and MMP-9 were analyzed in 320 DNA...
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