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Criteria and prediction models for mismatch repair gene mutations: a review.
Journal of medical genetics - 1 Dec 2013
Win Aung Ko, Macinnis Robert J, Dowty James G, Jenkins Mark A
Abstract excerpt
One of the strongest predictors of colorectal cancer risk is carrying a germline mutation in a DNA mismatch repair (MMR) gene. Once identified, mutation carriers can be recommended for intensive screening that will substantially reduce their high colorectal cancer risk. Conversely, the relatives of carriers identified as non-carriers can be relieved of the burden of intensive screening. Criteria and prediction...
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