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TaqI polymorphism within the c-Ha-ras-1 VTR is associated with melanoma

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  1. Queensland Institute of Medical Research, Bramston Terrace, 4006, Herston, Australia

    N. K. Hayward, D. J. Nancarrow, P. G. Parsons, C. Kidson & K. A. O. Ellem

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Hayward, N.K., Nancarrow, D.J., Parsons, P.G. et al. TaqI polymorphism within the c-Ha-ras-1 VTR is associated with melanoma. Hum Genet 83, 395–396 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00291388

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