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Association of vitamin D receptor gene polymorphisms ApaI (rs7975232) and BsmI (rs1544410) with hepatocellular carcinoma susceptibility in Egyptian patients.
Molecular biology reports - 19 Nov 2025
Alrdahe Salma Saleh, Albalawi Aishah E, Darwish Doaa Bahaa Eldin, Omran Awatif M E, Almasaudi Nada Mohammed, Elsaid Afaf M, Youssef Magdy M
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BACKGROUND: Globally, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a widespread cancer, with a rising incidence rate. Polymorphisms in the vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene were found to be related to the emergence of tumors in various organs. AIM: This study aimed to examine the association of the polymorphic VDR gene with HCC development in Egyptian patients. METHODS: Gene polymorphism analyses for VDR ApaI (rs7975232 A > C)...
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