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Functional variants in ADH1B and ALDH2 coupled with alcohol and smoking synergistically enhance esophageal cancer risk.
Gastroenterology - 1 Nov 2009
Cui Ri, Kamatani Yoichiro, Takahashi Atsushi, Usami Masayuki, Hosono Naoya, Kawaguchi Takahisa, Tsunoda Tatsuhiko, Kamatani Naoyuki, Kubo Michiaki, Nakamura Yusuke, Matsuda Koichi
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BACKGROUND & AIMS: Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is prevalent among Asian populations, with marked regional variations in incidence and mortality. Patients with ESCC have a very poor prognosis, but detection of ESCC at earlier stages could improve clinical outcome. Therefore, identification of epidemiologic factors that influence the development of ESCC would facilitate prevention and/or early...
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