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Association between survivin gene polymorphisms and the susceptibility to colon cancer development in the Turkish population.
Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP - 1 Jan 2014
Yamak Nesibe, Yaykasli Kursat Oguz, Yilmaz Umit, Eroz Recep, Uzunlar Ali Kemal, Ankarali Handan, Sahiner Cem, Baltaci Davut
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BACKGROUND: Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide. Apoptosis is a necessary physiological process for cell elimination which is very important both cellular homeostasis and cell proliferation and differantiation. Dysregulation can lead to uncontrolled cell growth and tumor development. Survivin, a member of the IAP family, plays a key role in promotion of cell proliferation as well as...
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