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Cytotoxic T-lymphocyte Antigen-4 (CTLA-4) Gene Polymorphism (rs3087243) Is Related to Risk and Survival in Patients With Colorectal Cancer.
In vivo (Athens, Greece) - 1 Jan 2000
VAN Nguyen Song, Shamoun Levar, Landerholm Kalle, Andersson Roland E, Wagsater Dick, Dimberg Jan
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND/AIM: Cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen-4 (CTLA-4), transiently expressed on T cells, plays a pivotal role in the negative feedback regulation of T-cell activation and proliferation. The aim of the present study was to examine the influence of CTLA-4 gene polymorphism rs3087243 on CRC susceptibility and long-term survival in Swedish patients with CRC. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Genotypes of 491 patients and 433...
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