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Enhanced expression of cyclooxygenase-2 and nuclear beta-catenin are related to mutations in the APC gene in human colorectal cancer.
Anticancer research - 1 Jan 2000
Dimberg J, Hugander A, Sirsjö A, Söderkvist P
Abstract excerpt
Mutational inactivation of the human tumour suppressor gene adenomatous polyposis coli (APC) results in constitutive activation of beta-catenin/T cell factor-4 (Tcf-4) mediated transcription of target genes. Up-regulation of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) protein is frequently found in human colorectal cancer (CRC). We analysed 38 CRC for mutations in APC and beta-catenin and found an association between APC mutations...
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