Article
Vascular endothelial growth factor gene polymorphisms and colorectal cancer risk: a meta-analysis.
Genetics and molecular research : GMR - 31 Oct 2011
Zhou L P, Luan H, Dong X H, Jin G J, Man D L, Shang H
Abstract excerpt
Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is an endothelial cell-specific mitogen involved in a number of pathologic processes, including angiogenesis, tumor growth and metastasis. Polymorphisms of the VEGF gene have been associated with susceptibility to colorectal cancer (CRC). However, the spe...
Topics
- Colorectal Neoplasms
- Female
- Gene Frequency
- Genetic Association Studies
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Humans
- Linear Models
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide
- Publication Bias
- Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A