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Association of TAP gene polymorphisms and risk of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia.
Disease markers - 1 Jan 2013
Natter Camilla, Polterauer Stephan, Rahhal-Schupp Jasmin, Cacsire Castillo-Tong Dan, Pils Sophie, Speiser Paul, Zeillinger Robert, Heinze Georg, Grimm Christoph
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Transporter associated with antigen processing (TAP) is responsible for peptide loading onto class I major histocompatibility complex (MHC-I) molecules. TAP seems to facilitate the detection of HPV by MHC-I molecules and contributes to successful eradication of HPV. TAP polymorphisms could have an important impact on the course of HPV infection. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to evaluate the...
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