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Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) gene polymorphisms and colorectal cancer: a meta-analysis of epidemiologic studies.
Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers - 1 Dec 2012
Zhao Zigang, Ba Caixia, Wang Wei, Wang Xiaohong, Xue Ruizeng, Wu Xiaoting
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Studies investigating the association between vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) polymorphisms and colorectal cancer (CRC) risk report conflicting results. To clarify the effect of four VEGF (-460T/C, -634G/C, +936C/T, and -2578C/A) gene polymorphisms on the risk of developing CRC, we carried out a meta-analysis using published data to obtain more precise estimates of risk. METHODS: Electronic...
Topics
- Case-Control Studies
- Colorectal Neoplasms
- Epidemiologic Studies
- Female
- Genetic Association Studies
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Humans
- Male
- Odds Ratio
- Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide