Polymorphisms in Survivin (BIRC5 Gene) Are Associated with Age of Onset in Breast Cancer Patients

Survivin, encoded by BIRC5 gene (baculoviral IAP repeat containing 5), belongs to the family of inhibitors of apoptosis proteins (IAPs). In mammalian cells it participates in the control of mitosis, apoptosis regulation, and cellular stress response. Its expression is increased in almost all types o...

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Main Authors: Ilona Sušac, Petar Ozretić, Maja Gregorić, Mirela Levačić Cvok, Maja Sabol, Sonja Levanat, Diana Trnski, Domagoj Eljuga, Sven Seiwerth, Gorana Aralica, Mladen Stanec, Vesna Musani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2019-01-01
Series:Journal of Oncology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/3483192