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IL6 gene polymorphisms and susceptibility to colorectal cancer: a meta-analysis and review.
Molecular biology reports - 1 Aug 2012
Yu Yong, Wang Wenjun, Zhai Song, Dang Shuangsuo, Sun Mingzhu
Abstract excerpt
A number of case-control studies were conducted to investigate the association of IL6 gene polymorphisms with colorectal cancer (CRC). However, the results were not always consistent. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to examine the association between the IL6 gene polymorphisms and CRC. Data were collected from the following electronic databases: PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, BIOSIS Previews,...
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