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Bax gene G(-248)A promoter polymorphism and chronic lymphocytic leukemia: lack of association with incidence, disease stage and progression-free survival

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  1. Department of Hematology, Medical Faculty, University of Essen, Essen, Germany

    H Nückel, L Sellmann, J Dürig & U Dührsen

  2. Institute of Pharmagenetics, Medical Faculty, University of Essen, Essen, Germany

    H Nückel, U H Frey, M Bau & W Siffert

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Nückel, H., Frey, U., Sellmann, L. et al. Bax gene G(-248)A promoter polymorphism and chronic lymphocytic leukemia: lack of association with incidence, disease stage and progression-free survival. Leukemia 20, 724 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.leu.2404126

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