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E-cadherin-160 C/A genotypes and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia.
Journal of B.U.ON. : official journal of the Balkan Union of Oncology - 1 Jan 2000
Cristina Rotar Ioana, Muresan Daniel, Elena Dumitras Diana, Popp Radu Anghel, Maria Petrisor Felicia, Stamatian Florin
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: E-cadherin is a transmembrane glycoprotein with important roles in the maintenance of cervical squamous epithelium integrity. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between E-cadherin-160 C/A polymorphism and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN). METHODS: A case-control study was performed enrolling 70 CIN cases and 107 age-matched healthy controls. Each patient was examined...
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