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The CHEK2 I157T variant and colorectal cancer susceptibility: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP - 1 Jan 2012
Liu Chuan, Wang Qing-Shui, Wang Ya-Jie
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BACKGROUND: The cell cycle checkpoint kinase 2 (CHEK2) gene I157T variant may be associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer, but it is unclear whether the evidence is sufficient to recommend testing for the mutation in clinical practice. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We systematically searched PubMed, EMBASES, Elsevier and Springer for relevant articles before Apr 2012. Summary odds ratios (ORs) and 95%...
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