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SMAD7 and MGMT genotype variants and cancer incidence in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC)-Norfolk Study.
Cancer epidemiology - 1 Aug 2011
Loh Yet Hua, Mitrou Panagiota N, Wood Angela, Luben Robert N, McTaggart Alison, Khaw Kay-Tee, Rodwell Sheila A
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: The SMAD7 gene was recently identified to be associated with colorectal cancer risk. Smad7 protein is a known inhibitor of TGF-β signalling pathway which has a prominent role in tumorigenesis. MGMT gene regulates the direct damage reversal repair pathway, preventing DNA damage and potential cancer development. This exploratory study aims to investigate the association between SMAD7 (rs4464148, rs4939827)...
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