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The rs767649 polymorphism in the promoter of miR-155 contributes to the decreased risk for cervical cancer in a Chinese population.
Gene - 20 Dec 2016
Wang Shizhi, Cao Xiaoli, Ding Bo, Chen Jinfeng, Cui Mengjing, Xu Yuling, Lu Xiaoyun, Zhang Zhengdong, He Aiqin, Jin Hua
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Genetic variants in miRNAs have attracted more and more attention these years because they are capable of altering miRNA function and/or expression, consequently affecting downstream biological pathways and disease risk. The rs767649 polymorphism, locating in the promoter of miR-155, was recently reported to be able to alter transcriptional activity of miR-155 and relate to lung cancer risk. In this study, we...
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