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DNA repair genes XPC, XPD, XRCC1, and XRCC3 are associated with risk and survival of squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck.
DNA repair - 1 Jul 2015
Farnebo Lovisa, Stjernström Annika, Fredrikson Mats, Ansell Anna, Garvin Stina, Thunell Lena K
Abstract excerpt
Head and neck squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCC) are a heterogenous group of tumors with a high rate of early recurrences, second primary tumors, and mortality. Despite advances in diagnosis and treatment over the past decades, the overall 5-year survival rate remains around 50%. Since the head-and neck-region is continuously exposed to potentially DNA-damaging exogenous and endogenous factors, it is reasonable to...
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