Identification of sequence polymorphism in the D-Loop region of mitochondrial DNA as a risk factor for hepatocellular carcinoma with distinct etiology

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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Main Authors: Zhang Ruixing, Zhang Fengbin, Wang Cuiju, Wang Shunxiang, Shiao Yih-Horng, Guo Zhanjun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-09-01
Series:Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research
Online Access:http://www.jeccr.com/content/29/1/130

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