Association between Polymorphisms in Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Gene and Response to Chemotherapies in Colorectal Cancer: A Meta-Analysis.

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Association between Polymorphisms in Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Gene and Response to Chemotherapies in Colorectal Cancer: A Meta-Analysis.

PloS one - 1 Jan 2015

Wang Lei, Ji Shan, Cheng Zeneng

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BACKGROUND: Some studies have investigated the effects of polymorphisms in the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) gene on responsiveness to chemotherapy for colorectal cancer (CRC) and have shown inconclusive results. METHODS: Eligible studies that assessed the associations between polymor...

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Antineoplastic Agents
Colorectal Neoplasms
Genetic Association Studies
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Humans
Odds Ratio
Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide
Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A

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