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Global DNA hypomethylation (LINE-1) in the normal colon and lifestyle characteristics and dietary and genetic factors.
Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology - 1 Apr 2009
Figueiredo Jane C, Grau Maria V, Wallace Kristin, Levine A Joan, Shen Lanlan, Hamdan Randala, Chen Xinli, Bresalier Robert S, McKeown-Eyssen Gail, Haile Robert W, Baron John A, Issa Jean-Pierre J
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BACKGROUND: Global loss of methylated cytosines in DNA, thought to predispose to chromosomal instability and aneuploidy, has been associated with an increased risk of colorectal neoplasia. Little is known about the relationships between global hypomethylation and lifestyle, demographics, dietary measures, and genetic factors. METHODS: Our data were collected as part of a randomized clinical trial testing the...
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