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PTEN gene polymorphisms and susceptibility to oral squamous cell carcinoma in a Chinese Han population.
Tumour biology : the journal of the International Society for Oncodevelopmental Biology and Medicine - 1 Jan 2016
Yang Xu-Dong, Zhao Su-Feng, Zhang Qian, Li Wei, Wang Yu-Xin, Hong Xiao-Wei, Hu Qin-Gang
Abstract excerpt
The tumor suppressor gene phosphatase and tensin homologue (PTEN) plays a significant role in regulating cell growth, proliferation, and apoptosis. However, there are no data regarding the role of PTEN polymorphisms in the development of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). A hospital-based case-control study was conducted to investigate the potential association between PTEN polymorphisms and the risk of OSCC in...
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