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Association Between Genetic Polymorphism of the MIF Gene and Colorectal Cancer in Taiwan.
Journal of clinical laboratory analysis - 1 Jul 2015
Ramireddy Latha, Chen William Tzu-Liang, Peng Ching-Tien, Hu Rouh-Mei, Ke Tao-Wei, Chiang Hua-Che, Chang Sheng-Chi, Tsai Fuu-Jen, Lo Wan-Yu
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the highest leading cause of cancer-related mortality in Taiwan. Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) has recently been defined as a novel protumorigenic factor that promotes cell proliferation, migration, and invasion. The aim of the present study is to identify the association between MIF gene polymorphism and CRC. METHODS: A case-control study was designed to test...
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