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Analysis of MUC6 polymorphisms on the clinicopathologic characteristics of Asian patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma.
Journal of cellular and molecular medicine - 1 Sept 2023
Hua Chun-Hung, Chuang Chun-Yi, Chien Yi-Chung, Su Chun-Wen, Chen Shuo-Chueh, Liu Liang-Chih, Yang Shun-Fa, Yu Yung-Luen
Abstract excerpt
Head and neck squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCCs) are generally associated with tobacco consumption, alcohol abuse or both. Mucins (MUCs) are high-molecular-weight glycoproteins produced by many epithelial tissues. Many studies have indicated that MUCs play an important role in cancer metastasis. MUC6 expression has been observed in gastric and oncocytic phenotypes and plays an important role during cancer...
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