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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 specific association still remains controversial. We made a meta-analysis of the association between VEGF gene...
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