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Lack of influence of the ACE1 gene I/D polymorphism on the formation and growth of benign uterine leiomyoma in Turkish patients.
Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP - 1 Jan 2015
Gultekin Guldal Inal, Yilmaz Seda Gulec, Kahraman Ozlem Timirci, Atasoy Hande, Dalan A Burak, Attar Rukset, Buyukoren Ahmet, Ucunoglu Nazli, Isbir Turgay
Abstract excerpt
Uterine leiomyomas (ULM), are benign tumors of the smooth muscle cells of the myometrium. They represent a common health problem and are estimated to be present in 30-70% of clinically reproductive women. Abnormal angiogenesis and vascular-related growth factors have been suggested to be associated with ULM growth. The angiotensin-I converting enzyme (ACE) is related with several tumors. The aim of this study was...
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