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Association of DNA repair genes polymorphisms and mutations with increased risk of head and neck cancer: a review.
Medical oncology (Northwood, London, England) - 15 Nov 2017
Dylawerska Agata, Barczak Wojciech, Wegner Anna, Golusinski Wojciech, Suchorska Wiktoria Maria
Abstract excerpt
DNA repair mechanisms allow maintain genomic stability and proper functioning within the cells. Any aberrations may cause an increased risk of many diseases such as cancer. The most crucial risk factors for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma are behavioral factors, predominantly chronic exposure to tobacco, alcohol addiction, and infection with human papillomavirus or Epstein-Barr virus. These agents can...
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