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Polymorphisms of caspase 8 and caspase 9 gene and colorectal cancer susceptibility and prognosis.
International journal of colorectal disease - 1 Sept 2011
Theodoropoulos George E, Gazouli Maria, Vaiopoulou Anna, Leandrou Myrto, Nikouli Sofia, Vassou Efthimia, Kouraklis Gregory, Nikiteas Nikolaos
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Caspase-8 (CASP8) and caspase-9 (CASP9) play crucial roles in regulating apoptosis, and their functional polymorphisms may alter cancer risk. Our aim was to investigate the association between CASP8 and CASP9 gene polymorphisms and colorectal cancer (CRC) susceptibility. METHODS: A case-control study at 402 CRC patients and 480 healthy controls was undertaken in order to investigate the association...
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