Close correlation between restriction fragment length polymorphism of L-myc gene and susceptibility to gastric cancer

ISBIR T., Yaylim I., ARIKAN S., KAYTAN E., KARSIDAG T., BAYRAK S., ...More

CANCER DETECTION AND PREVENTION, vol.26, no.6, pp.454-457, 2002 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 26 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2002
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/s0361-090x(02)00117-4
  • Journal Name: CANCER DETECTION AND PREVENTION
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.454-457
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Aim: A common inherited RFLP of the L-myc proto-oncogene has been reported to correlate with cancer susceptibility. Our aim was to test the hypothesis that there was association between L-myc S allele in gastric cancer and predisposition to the disease.