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Simple and complex genetics of colorectal cancer susceptibility.
American journal of medical genetics. Part C, Seminars in medical genetics - 15 Aug 2004
Baglioni Silvana, Genuardi Maurizio
Abstract excerpt
There are several hereditary conditions associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer (CRC). These include well-characterized autosomal dominant syndromes, such as familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) and hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC). A novel autosomal recessive form of FAP, caused by mutations in the base excision repair gene MYH, has recently been recognized. This discovery has...
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