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Single nucleotide polymorphisms of caudal type homeobox 1 and 2 are associated with Barrett's esophagus.
Digestive diseases and sciences - 1 Jan 2014
Ren Dongren, Zheng Gaolin, Bream Susan, Tevebaugh Whitney, Shaheen Nicholas J, Chen Xiaoxin
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BACKGROUND: Barrett's esophagus (BE), the premalignant lesion of esophageal adenocarcinoma, is believed to develop as a result of chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Approximately 10 % of subjects with GERD progress to BE. Genetic, epigenetic and other risk factors may contribute to t...
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