Article
The APC p.I1307K polymorphism is a significant risk factor for CRC in average risk Ashkenazi Jews.
European journal of cancer (Oxford, England : 1990) - 1 Nov 2013
Boursi Ben, Sella Tal, Liberman Eliezer, Shapira Shiran, David Maayan, Kazanov Diana, Arber Nadir, Kraus Sarah
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The p.I1307K adenomatous polyposis coli (APC) gene variant, prevalent among Ashkenazi Jews, may increase the risk for colorectal neoplasia. We studied the clinical importance of screening for this polymorphism in 3305 Israelis undergoing colonoscopy. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Clinical data regarding potential risk factors for colorectal cancer (CRC) were collected from individuals undergoing colonoscopic...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
