Fas and FasL gene polymorphisms are not associated with cervical cancer but differ among Black and Mixed-ancestry South Africans

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Cervical cancer is one of the most important cancers in African women. Polymorphisms in the Fas (FasR) and Fas ligand (FasL) genes have been reported to be associated with cervical cancer in certain populations. This study investigat...

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Main Authors: Galal Ushma, Merwe Lize, Dandara Collet, Gyllensten Ulf, Engelmark Malin, Chatterjee Koushik, Hoffman Margaret, Williamson Anna-Lise
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-11-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1756-0500/2/238