HLA alleles and lung cancer in a Turkish population

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Ozbek N., Birinci A., Karaoglanoglu O., Coban A., Okumus B., Cakir S., ...More

ANNALS OF SAUDI MEDICINE, vol.24, no.2, pp.106-111, 2004 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 24 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2004
  • Doi Number: 10.5144/0256-4947.2004.106
  • Journal Name: ANNALS OF SAUDI MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.106-111
  • Keywords: lung neoplasms, HLA antigens, survival, prognosis, Turkey, HISTOCOMPATIBILITY ANTIGENS, BRONCHOGENIC-CARCINOMA, JAPANESE PATIENTS, CELL-CARCINOMA, RESISTANCE, SURVIVAL
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Background: The concept of genetic factors playing a role in the pathogenesis of lung cancer has gained increased attention. The present,study was undertaken to examine the question of HLA association with lung cancer and to investigate the effects of HLA on survival time.