Identification of sequence polymorphism in the D-Loop region of mitochondrial DNA as a risk factor for hepatocellular carcinoma with distinct etiology
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is frequently preceded by hepatitis virus infection or alcohol abuse. Genetic backgrounds may increase susceptibility to HCC from these exposures.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>Mitochond...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-09-01
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| Series: | Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research |
| Online Access: | http://www.jeccr.com/content/29/1/130 |