The Association between the C(-1562)T Polymorphism of Type IV Collagenase Gene and Reduced Age of Onset of Lung Cancer
Background: Type IV collagenase gene is capable of degrading type IV collagen which is the major structural component of basement membrane. It also increased the bioavailability of pro-angiogenic factors including vascular endothelial growth factor and transforming growth factor-β. A cytosine (C) th...
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| Format: | Article |
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Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
2012-10-01
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| Series: | مجله دانشکده پزشکی اصفهان |
| Online Access: | http://jims.mui.ac.ir/index.php/jims/article/view/1522 |