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Detecting mutations in the APC gene in familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP).
Current protocols in human genetics - 1 Aug 2006
Hegde Madhuri R, Roa Benjamin B
Abstract excerpt
Hereditary forms of colorectal cancer (CRC) account for up to 5% of total cases. Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is an autosomal dominant condition affecting nearly 1 in 5000 people and accounts for only about 1% of all CRCs. It is characterized by the progressive development of hundreds to thousands of adenomatous colon polyps. The gene associated with FAP (APC) contains 15 exons in the coding region. A...
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