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Genotype CC of rs1800947 in the C-reactive protein gene may increase susceptibility to colorectal cancer: a meta-analysis.
Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP - 1 Jan 2014
Chen Xiao-Lin, Liao Yong-Qiang, Liu Jian-Rong
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BACKGROUND: Single nucleotide polymorphisms of C-reactive protein (CRP) have been shown to be related to circulating CRP level, risk and prognosis in cancer patients. However, accumulating evidence of rs1800947 involvement in risk of cancer is inconsistent. Thus, a meta-analysis was performed to obtain a more precise relationship. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The pooled odds ratio (OR) and its 95% confidence interval...
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