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Arg72Pro polymorphism of p53 may predict poor response to medical treatment in ulcerative colitis.
Annali italiani di chirurgia - 1 Jan 2000
Vietri Maria Teresa, Riegler Gabriele, Pellino Gianluca, Molinari Anna Maria, Cioffi Michele
Abstract excerpt
AIM: Arg72Pro is a polymorphism commonly occurring in the proline-rich domain of Tp53. It can determine the development of different types of cancers, such as breast, lung, cervical, colorectal and hepatocellular carcinoma. Previous studies reported a correlation between Pro72 homozygosity and the clinical course of ulcerative colitis (UC). Our aim was to evaluate Arg72Pro genotype in patients who underwent...
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