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Association of 3 Common Polymorphisms of IL-27 Gene with Susceptibility to Cancer in Chinese: Evidence From an Updated Meta-Analysis of 27 Studies.
Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research - 24 Aug 2015
Zhang Meng, Tan Xiuxiu, Huang Junjie, Ke Zekai, Ge Yukun, Xiong Hu, Lu Wei, Fang Lu, Cai Zhiming, Wu Song
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Many epidemiology studies have indicated that several functional polymorphisms of the IL-27 gene may contribute to individual susceptibility to cancer. Nevertheless, the data arising from these studies were inconclusive. Therefore, we conducted the current meta-analysis aiming to elucidate the effects of IL-27 polymorphisms (rs153109, rs17855750, and rs181206) on cancer susceptibility. MATERIAL AND...
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