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Epigenetics could explain some Moroccan population colorectal cancers peculiarities: microsatellite instability pathway exploration.
Diagnostic pathology - 24 Jun 2015
Sekal Mohammed, Ameurtesse Hassania, Chbani Laila, Ouldim Karim, Bennis Sanae, Abkari Mohammed, Boulouz Amal, Benajah Dafr Allah, Benjelloun Basher, Ousadden Abdelmalek, Ait Taleb Khalid, Ait Laalim Said, Toghrai Imane, Mazaz Khalid, Arifi Samia, Mellas Nawfel, El Rhazi Karima, Harmouch Taoufiq, Ibrahimi Sidi Adil, Amarti Riffi Afaf
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BACKGROUND: Colorectal Cancers (CRC) are one of the most common malignancies in the world. Their incidence in Morocco, between 2005 and 2007, was 5.6 for 100000 inhabitants, which is very low compared to what found in developed countries. In addition, CRCs show a high frequency of rectal localizations, and occurs in a younger population in Morocco compared to what found in developed countries. The purpose of this...
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