Article
C936T polymorphism of the VEGF gene in relation to the risk and the clinical and biological characteristics of sporadic colorectal adenocarcinoma.
BMC research notes - 31 Oct 2014
Credidio Laura, Lima Carmen Silvia Passos, Leal Raquel, de Ayrizono Maria Lourdes S, Fagundes João José, Magna Luis Alberto, Coy Claudio Saddy Rodrigues
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: One of the main glycoproteins responsible for angiogenesis is the vascular endothelial growth factor. It is believed that C936T polymorphism, located in the VEGF gene, is correlated with susceptibility towards development of sporadic colorectal adenocarcinoma. The aim of this study wa...
Topics
- Adenocarcinoma
- Adult
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Case-Control Studies
- Colorectal Neoplasms
- Female
- Gene Frequency
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Humans
- Lymphatic Metastasis
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Neoplasm Invasiveness