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MTHFR C677T polymorphism contributes to colorectal cancer susceptibility: evidence from 61 case-control studies.
Molecular biology reports - 1 Oct 2012
Sheng Xuewen, Zhang Yanxi, Zhao Erjiang, Lu Su, Zheng Xiaoli, Ge Hong, Lu Weiquan
Abstract excerpt
Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) is believed to be involved in folate metabolism which plays a critical role in carcinogenesis. To date, many case-control studies have investigated the association between MTHFR C677T polymorphism and colorectal cancer risk. However, the results were inconsistent. In order to derive a more precise estimation of the association, we conducted this meta-analysis. This...
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