Association of –607 C/A Polymorphism of IL-18 Gene (rs1946518) with Breast Cancer Risk in Zahedan, Southeast Iran
It is known that interleukin-18 (IL-18) is a proinflammatory cytokine with dual effects on tumor development and progression. It can increase the immune defense against tumor cells. Polymorphisms in the IL-18 genes are known to influence both expression levels and may be associated with outcome of c...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Karolinum Press
2012-01-01
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| Series: | Prague Medical Report |
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| Online Access: | https://pmr.lf1.cuni.cz/113/3/0217/ |