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Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase genetic polymorphisms and esophageal squamous cell carcinoma susceptibility: a meta-analysis of case-control studies.
Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP - 1 Jan 2013
Wen Yuan-Yuan, Yang Shu-Juan, Zhang Jian-Xing, Chen Xin-Yue
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BACKGROUND: Genetic factors and environmental factors play a role in pathogenesis of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). Previous studies regarding the association of folate intake and Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase C677T polymorphism with ESCC was conflicting. We conducted a meta-analysis to investigate the association of MTHFR C677T and folate intake with esophageal cancer risk. METHODS: MEDLINE,...
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