The role of insulin-like growth factor-I and insulin-like growth factor binding protein-3 in the development of cervical squamous intraepithelial lesions

Abstract Objectives: Higher levels of circulating insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) and lower levels of its binding protein (IGFBP-3) have been linked to an increased risk of certain epithelial cancers. It is unclear whether IGF-1 plays a similar role in the development of cervical squamous intra...

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Main Author: Ferguson, Rhea
Other Authors: Eduardo L F Franco (Supervisor)
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: McGill University 2010
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Online Access:http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=95203