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Cancer Gene Therapy
Study results from Vanderbilt University, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center broaden understanding of cancer gene therapy
August 19th, 2008
New investigation results, 'Genetic polymorphisms of metastasis suppressor gene NME1 and breast cancer survival,' are detailed in a study published in Clinical Cancer Research. According to a study from the United States, "Ample evidence supports an important role of tumor metastasis suppressor genes in cancer metastatic processes. We evaluated the association of genetic polymorphisms of metastasis suppressor gene NME1 with breast cancer prognosis in a follow-up study of patients with primary breast cancer and further investigated the functions of these polymorphisms." "NME1 genotypes were analyzed in a cohort of 1,134 breast cancer patients recruited as part of...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2008-08-19)
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