Is the platelet glycoprotein Ibalpha VNTR polymorphism associated with risk for oral cancer?
The VNTR polymorphism of the GPIbalpha gene, which affects the structure and function of this platelet glycoprotein, seems to be associated with risk for oral cancer, especially in patients without a family history of cancer.
GLP-2 enhances intestinal epithelial barrier function by affecting both paracellular and transcellular pathways and thus may be of therapeutic value in a number of gastrointestinal conditions.