Genetic polymorphisms in the nucleotide excision repair pathway and lung cancer risk: A meta-analysis
<p>Various DNA alterations can be caused by exposure to environmental and endogenous carcinogens. Most of these alterations, if not repaired, can result in genetic instability, mutagenesis and cell death. DNA repair mechanisms are important for maintaining DNA integrity and preventing carcinog...
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| Language: | English |
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Ivyspring International Publisher
2007-01-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Medical Sciences |
| Online Access: | http://www.medsci.org/v04p0059.htm |