Article
Significant Association of Interleukin-16 Genetic Variations to Taiwanese Lung Cancer.
In vivo (Athens, Greece) - 1 Jan 2000
Wu Meng-Feng, Wang Yun-Chi, Shen Te-Chun, Chang Wen-Shin, Li Hsin-Ting, Liao Cheng-Hsi, Gong Chi-Li, Wang Zhi-Hong, Tsai Chia-Wen, Hsia Te-Chun, Bau DA-Tian
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND/AIM: Interleukin-16 has been reported to exhibit tumoricidal effects, however, the contribution of IL-16 genotypes to lung cancer is still largely unrevealed. This study aimed at investigating whether IL-16 genotypes contribute to lung cancer susceptibility. MATERIALS AND METHODS: IL-16 rs4778889, rs11556218, and rs4072111 genotypic characteristics were determined among 358 lung cancer patients and 716...
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