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Interactions of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor {gamma} and diet in etiology of colorectal cancer.
Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology - 1 May 2005
Murtaugh Maureen A, Ma Khe-Ni, Caan Bette J, Sweeney Carol, Wolff Roger, Samowitz Wade S, Potter John D, Slattery Martha L
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The peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARgamma) is one of a group of ligand-activated nuclear receptors responsible for regulation of glucose, lipid homeostasis, cell differentiation, and apoptosis. The 12 proline-to-alanine (Pro12Ala) substitution polymorphism in PPARgamma produces proteins with lower activity. Variation in PPARgamma expression in the bowel and the role of dietary fatty acids as...
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