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CDX2 VDR polymorphism and colorectal cancer.
Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology - 1 Dec 2007
Slattery Martha L, Herrick Jennifer, Wolff Roger K, Caan Bette J, Potter John D, Sweeney Carol
Abstract excerpt
Studies suggest that polymorphisms of the vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene may influence colorectal cancer risk. In this study, we examine the association of the CDX2 VDR polymorphism (rs11568820) located in the 5'-untranslated region of the gene, and VDR haplotypes, including this polymorphism, with colon and rectal cancer using data from two large case-control studies of colon (N = 1,574 cases and 1,970 controls)...
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