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Association between an 8q24 locus and the risk of colorectal cancer in Japanese.
BMC cancer - 26 Oct 2009
Matsuo Keitaro, Suzuki Takeshi, Ito Hidemi, Hosono Satoyo, Kawase Takakazu, Watanabe Miki, Shitara Kohei, Komori Koji, Kanemitsu Yukihide, Hirai Takashi, Yatabe Yasushi, Tanaka Hideo, Tajima Kazuo
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: A genome-wide association study (GWAS), which assessed multiple ethnicities, reported an association between single nucleotide polymorphisms in the 8q24 region and colorectal cancer risk. Although the association with the identified loci was strong, information on its impact in combination with lifestyle factors is limited. METHODS: We conducted a case-control study in 481 patients with colorectal...
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