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Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in miR-149 (rs2292832) and miR-101-1 (rs7536540) Are Not Associated with Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Thai Patients with Hepatitis B Virus Infection.
Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP - 1 Jan 2015
Pratedrat Pornpitra, Sopipong Watanyoo, Makkoch Jarika, Praianantathavorn Kesmanee, Chuaypen Natthaya, Tangkijvanich Pisit, Payungporn Sunchai
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MicroRNAs directly and indirectly influence many biological processes such as apoptosis, cell maintenance, and immune responses, impacting on tumor genesis and metastasis. They modulate gene expression at the post- transcriptional level and are associated with progression of liver disease. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a cancer which mostly occurs in males. There are many factors affect HCC development, for...
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