Genetic factors leading to chronic Epstein-Barr virus infection and nasopharyngeal carcinoma in South East China: Study design, methods and feasibility

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a complex disease caused by a combination of Epstein-Barr virus chronic infection, the environment and host genes in a multi-step process of carcinogenesis. The identity of genetic factors involved in the development of chronic E...

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Main Authors: Guo Xiu, Scott Kevin, Liu Yan, Dean Michael, David Victor, Nelson George W, Johnson Randall C, Dilks Holli H, Lautenberger James, Kessing Bailey, Martenson Janice, Guan Li, Sun Shan, Deng Hong, Zheng Yuming, de The Guy, Liao Jian, Zeng Yi, O'Brien Stephen J, Winkler Cheryl A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-06-01
Series:Human Genomics
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Online Access:http://www.humgenomics.com/content/2/6/365