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A common variant of the MACC1 gene is significantly associated with overall survival in colorectal cancer patients.
BMC cancer - 17 Jan 2012
Lang Alois H, Geller-Rhomberg Simone, Winder Thomas, Stark Nicole, Gasser Klaus, Hartmann Bernd, Kohler Bertram, Grizelj Ina, Drexel Heinz, Muendlein Axel
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BACKGROUND: The newly discovered metastasis-associated in colon cancer-1 (MACC1) gene is a key regulator of the HGF/MET pathway. Deregulation of HGF/MET signaling is reported as a prognostic marker for tumorigenesis, early stage invasion, and metastasis. High expression levels of MACC1 have been associated with colon cancer metastasis and reduced survival. Potential links between the genetic diversity of the...
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