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Polymorphisms in microRNA binding sites of mucin genes as predictors of clinical outcome in colorectal cancer patients.
Carcinogenesis - 1 Jan 2017
Vymetalkova Veronika, Pardini Barbara, Rosa Fabio, Jiraskova Katerina, Di Gaetano Cornelia, Bendova Petra, Levy Miloslav, Veskrnova Veronika, Buchler Tomas, Vodickova Ludmila, Naccarati Alessio, Vodicka Pavel
Abstract excerpt
Polymorphisms in microRNA (miRNA) binding sites may affect miRNA/target gene interaction, resulting in differential mRNA/protein expression and susceptibility to common diseases. Mucins have been identified as markers of adverse prognosis. We hypothesized that genetic variations in miRNA binding sites located in mucin genes may modulate signaling response and the maintenance of genomic stability ultimately...
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