Associations between HLA Class I alleles and the prevalence of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) among Tunisians

<p>Abstract</p> <p>The high prevalence of nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC) in Southern Asia and Mediterranean Northern Africa suggests genetic predisposition among other factors. While Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) haplotypes have been conclusively associated with NPC predisposition in...

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Main Authors: Stroncek David, Bouaouina Noureddine, Selleri Silvia, Monaco Alessandro, Wang Ena, Robbins Fu-Meei, Chen Deborah, Adams Sharon, Piancatelli Daniela, Ghandri Nahla, Li Xin, Adorno Domenico, Chouchane Lotfi, Marincola Francesco M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-05-01
Series:Journal of Translational Medicine
Online Access:http://www.translational-medicine.com/content/5/1/22