Article
Allelic imbalance at an 8q24 oncogenic SNP is involved in activating MYC in human colorectal cancer.
Annals of surgical oncology - 1 Dec 2014
Sugimachi Keishi, Niida Atsushi, Yamamoto Ken, Shimamura Teppei, Imoto Seiya, Iinuma Hisae, Shinden Yoshiaki, Eguchi Hidetoshi, Sudo Tomoya, Watanabe Masahiko, Tanaka Junichi, Kudo Shinei, Hase Kazuo, Kusunoki Masato, Yamada Kazutaka, Shimada Yasuhiro, Sugihara Kenichi, Maehara Yoshihiko, Miyano Satoru, Mori Masaki, Mimori Koshi
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The rs6983267 at 8q24.21 has been established as a significant cancer-related single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP). The risk allele showed similarity to the binding site of transcription factor TCF4/LEF1 that activates transcription of MYC. However, little is known about the role of this SNP in increasing MYC activity in colorectal cancers (CRCs). METHODS: The genotypes of rs6983267 in peripheral...
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