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PIK3CA Mutation, Aspirin Use after Diagnosis and Survival of Colorectal Cancer. A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Epidemiological Studies.
Clinical oncology (Royal College of Radiologists (Great Britain)) - 1 May 2016
Paleari L, Puntoni M, Clavarezza M, DeCensi M, Cuzick J, DeCensi A
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AIMS: Regular aspirin use has been associated with inhibition of the whole spectrum of colorectal carcinogenesis, including prevention of metastases and reduced total mortality in colorectal cancer. Preclinical data show that aspirin down-regulates PI3 kinase (PI3K) signalling activity through cyclo-oxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibition, leading to the hypothesis that the effect of aspirin might be different according...
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