The association between 331A/T polymorphism in the SHH gene and 385G/A polymorphism in the SMO gene and the development of basal cell carcinomas

Introduction. Basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) are the most common of all cancers in the Caucasians, and their incidence has been rising in younger populations. BCC usually occurs in sun-exposed body areas, most commonly on the head, neck and upper extremities. Experimental data have shown that the son...

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Main Authors: Dorota Sobolewska-Sztychny, Joanna Narbutt, Michał Sobjanek, Karolina Wódz, Joanna Sieniawska, Anna Woźniacka, Aleksandra Lesiak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Termedia Publishing House 2014-10-01
Series:Przegląd Dermatologiczny
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Online Access:http://www.termedia.pl/The-association-between-331A-T-polymorphism-in-the-SHH-gene-and-385G-A-polymorphism-in-the-SMO-gene-r-nand-the-development-of-basal-cell-carcinomas,56,23698,1,1.html