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Distinct high resolution genome profiles of early onset and late onset colorectal cancer integrated with gene expression data identify candidate susceptibility loci.
Molecular cancer - 6 May 2010
Berg Marianne, Agesen Trude H, Thiis-Evensen Espen, Merok Marianne A, Teixeira Manuel R, Vatn Morten H, Nesbakken Arild, Skotheim Rolf I, Lothe Ragnhild A
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BACKGROUND: Estimates suggest that up to 30% of colorectal cancers (CRC) may develop due to an increased genetic risk. The mean age at diagnosis for CRC is about 70 years. Time of disease onset 20 years younger than the mean age is assumed to be indicative of genetic susceptibility. We have compared high resolution tumor genome copy number variation (CNV) (Roche NimbleGen, 385 000 oligo CGH array) in...
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