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Distribution of haptoglobin phenotypes in oesophageal and gastric cancer.

Year: 1989

Type: article

Abstract: Haptoglobin (Hp) phenotypes were studied in 72 oesophageal and 104 gastric cancer patients and compared with 100 healthy controls to see if there is any association between oesophageal and gastric cancer and haptoglobin type. There was a significantly increased frequency of Hp 2-1 (59.7%) and Hp 2-2 (91.3%) in oesophageal and gastric cancer patients. Our results suggest that genetic factors play a role in the aetiology and pathogenesis of gastrointestinal tract malignancy.

Source: Journal of Medical Genetics

DOI: 10.1136/jmg.26.3.172

Authors: M Jayanthi, C M Habibullah, M Ishaq, H Ali, P S Babu, M M Ali

Institution: Osmania General Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Hemoglobin structure and function

Subfield: Biochemistry

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2017506148