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Genetic variation in the transforming growth factor-β-signaling pathway, lifestyle factors, and risk of colon or rectal cancer.
Diseases of the colon and rectum - 1 May 2012
Slattery Martha L, Lundgreen Abbie, Wolff Roger K, Herrick Jennifer S, Caan Bette J
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BACKGROUND: The transforming growth factor-β-signaling pathway has been identified as being involved in colorectal cancer. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to determine how diet and lifestyle factors in combination with genetic variation in the transforming growth factor-β-signaling pathway alters colorectal cancer risk. DESIGN: We used data from 2 population-based case-control studies. PATIENTS: Participants...
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