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[Cyclooxygenase 2 genetic variant interacting with tobacco smoking and the risk of lung cancer].
Zhonghua yu fang yi xue za zhi [Chinese journal of preventive medicine] - 1 Aug 2013
Zhang Zhi, Liu Rui, Yang Zhao-huan, Wang Guang-xia, Shao Sha-sha, Song Qin-qin, Zhang Xue-mei
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To explore the association of -1195G > A genetic variant in the promoter region of cyclooxygenase 2 genetic (COX2) with the genetic susceptibility of lung cancer and its interaction with smoking. METHODS: Totally, 956 lung cancer patients recruited between January 2000 and December 2008 at Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science as the case group, and 994 frequency-matched controls were...
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