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Cyclooxygenase-2 expression and recurrence of colorectal adenomas: effect of aspirin chemoprevention.
Gut - 1 May 2010
Benamouzig Robert, Uzzan Bernard, Martin Antoine, Deyra Jacques, Little Julian, Girard Bernard, Chaussade Stanislas
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BACKGROUND: Low-dose aspirin reduces the incidence of colorectal cancer and recurrence of adenomas. Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), one of its main target enzymes, is reportedly over-expressed in colorectal adenomas. AIM: To assess COX-2 expression, in relation to adenoma recurrence and the protective effect of aspirin, in a large series of colorectal adenomas, recruited from a double-blind randomised controlled trial...
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