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Association of MUTYH and MSH6 germline mutations in colorectal cancer patients.
Familial cancer - 1 Jan 2009
Giráldez María Dolores, Balaguer Francesc, Caldés Trinidad, Sanchez-de-Abajo Ana, Gómez-Fernández Nuria, Ruiz-Ponte Clara, Muñoz Jenifer, Garre Pilar, Gonzalo Victoria, Moreira Leticia, Ocaña Teresa, Clofent Joan, Carracedo Angel, Andreu Montserrat, Jover Rodrigo, Llor Xavier, Castells Antoni, Castellví-Bel Sergi
Abstract excerpt
Colorectal cancer (CRC) risk associated with germline monoallelic MUTYH mutations remains controversial, although a slightly increased risk for this disease has been suggested. MUTYH and MSH6 proteins act in cooperation during the DNA repair process. Based on this interaction, it was hypothesized...
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