Prostaglandin Synthase 2/Cyclooxygenase 2 Gene Polymorphisms and Susceptibility to Urothelial Bladder Cancer in an Iranian Population
Background: Prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 2, recognized as cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2), is an important enzyme contributing to the generation of proinflammatory prostaglandins. It can play a role in increased tumor angiogenesis, apoptosis inhibition, metastasis, and invasion of tumors. Single nuc...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
2022-07-01
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Series: | Middle East Journal of Cancer |
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Online Access: | https://mejc.sums.ac.ir/article_47549_70681503201b1744c686ac284ea157cd.pdf |