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Recreational physical activity modifies the association between a common GH1 polymorphism and colorectal cancer risk.
Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology - 1 Dec 2008
Khoury-Shakour Sana, Gruber Stephen B, Lejbkowicz Flavio, Rennert Hedy S, Raskin Leon, Pinchev Mila, Rennert Gad
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UNLABELLED: Growth hormone may be associated with the development of colorectal cancer directly and/or indirectly via increased serum level of insulin-like growth factor (IGF-I). Regular physical activity can decrease insulin resistance and modulates IGF-I production. A common polymorphism in the...
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