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Association of genetic variation in the transforming growth factor beta-1 gene with serum levels and risk of colorectal neoplasia.
Cancer research - 15 Feb 2008
Saltzman Barbara S, Yamamoto Jennifer F, Decker Robert, Yokochi Lance, Theriault Andre G, Vogt Thomas M, Le Marchand Loïc
Abstract excerpt
In the normal intestinal epithelium transforming growth factor beta-1 (TGFbeta-1) acts as a growth inhibitor, but in malignant cells it may act as a tumor promoter. However, only limited information is available on genetic variation in the TGFB1 gene and its relationship to circulating levels and risk of colorectal cancer. To characterize associations of genetic variation [tagging single-nucleotide polymorphisms...
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