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Cyclooxygenase-2 polymorphisms, aspirin treatment, and risk for colorectal adenoma recurrence--data from a randomized clinical trial.
Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology - 1 Oct 2009
Barry Elizabeth L, Sansbury Leah B, Grau Maria V, Ali Iqbal U, Tsang Shirley, Munroe David J, Ahnen Dennis J, Sandler Robert S, Saibil Fred, Gui Jiang, Bresalier Robert S, McKeown-Eyssen Gail E, Burke Carol, Baron John A
Abstract excerpt
Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) catalyzes the rate-limiting step in the production of prostaglandins, potent mediators of inflammation. Chronic inflammation plays an important role in the development and progression of colorectal cancer. Aspirin inhibits COX-2 activity and lowers the risk for colorectal adenomas and cancer. We investigated whether common genetic variation in COX-2 influenced risk for colorectal adenoma...
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