Characterization of the promoter region of the HAMP gene implicated in iron metabolism and its possible association with Oesophageal cancer in the black South African population

Characterization of the promoter region of the HAMP gene implicated in iron metabolism and its possible association with Oesophageal cancer in the black South African population

Thesis (MSc (Genetics))--University of Stellenbosch, 2009. === ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Oesophageal cancer (OC) is the sixth leading cause of cancer related deaths in the world with approximately 300 000 new cases reported each year. OC may be characterized into two forms with 90% of cases presenting as sq...

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Main Author: McGregor, Nathaniel Wade
Other Authors: Zaahl, M. G.
Language:en
Published: Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch 2009
Subjects:
HAMP
Hepcidin
Oesophageal cancer
Dissertations > Genetics
Theses > Genetics
Iron > Metabolism
Esophagus > Cancer > South Africa > Genetic aspects
Blacks > Diseases > South Africa
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/1648

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http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/1648

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