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E-cadherin (CDH1) gene promoter polymorphism and the risk of colorectal cancer : a meta-analysis.
International journal of colorectal disease - 1 Feb 2012
Wang Yadong, Yang Haiyan, Li Li, Wang Haiyu, Zhang Congke, Xia Xiangqun
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Published data on the relationship between E-cadherin (CDH1) gene promoter polymorphisms and colorectal cancer (CRC) risk are inconclusive. To derive a more precise estimation of the relationship, a meta-analysis was carried out. METHODS: In this meta-analysis, we evaluated reported studies of associations between polymorphisms of CDH1 gene promoter -160 C > A and -347 G > GA site, and CRC risk using...
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