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Association of -463G/A MPO gene polymorphism and risk of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia.
Archives of gynecology and obstetrics - 1 Apr 2016
Natter Camilla, Polterauer Stephan, Pils Sophie, Castillo-Tong Dan Cacsire, Zeilinger Robert, Heinze Georg, Hefler Lukas, Grimm Christoph
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PURPOSE: The MPO system plays an important role in the control of infections and the deletion of malignant cells. Nevertheless, alternations in the MPO system can lead to DNA damage and carcinogenesis. Polymorphisms in the MPO Gene have been associated with an increased expression of MPO and a higher risk for development of cancer. This study evaluates the association between -463G/A MPO gene polymorphism and the...
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