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Genetic factors and colorectal cancer in Ashkenazi Jews.
Familial cancer - 1 Jan 2004
Locker Gershon Y, Lynch Henry T
Abstract excerpt
The observed increased incidence of colorectal cancer in Ashkenazi Jews compared to other populations is unexplained but likely has a genetic component. The I1307K APC polymorphism/mutation is carried by 6-8% of Ashkenazim and increases the risk of colorectal cancer 1.5-2 fold. There are few diff...
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