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Association Between Head and Neck Cancers and Polymorphisms 869T/C, 509C/T, and 915G/C of the Transforming Growth Factor-β1 Gene: A Meta-Analysis of Case-Control Studies.
Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research - 7 Nov 2019
Qu Yanli, Feng Jilong, Wang Lijun, Wang Huan, Liu Hangyu, Sun Xiaohu, Li Ji, Yu Hong
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BACKGROUND Worldwide, head and neck cancers are the eighth most common malignancy. Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are associated with susceptibility to cancer and sensitivity to radiotherapy and chemotherapy. The inflammatory cytokine, transforming growth factor-ß1 (TGF-ß1), is involved in the progression of malignancy. This study aimed to systematically review the literature and undertake a meta-analysis...
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