Article
Genetic Variants Associated with Colorectal Adenoma Susceptibility.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2016
Abulí Anna, Castells Antoni, Bujanda Luis, Lozano Juan José, Bessa Xavier, Hernández Cristina, Álvarez-Urturi Cristina, Pellisé Maria, Esteban-Jurado Clara, Hijona Elizabeth, Burón Andrea, Macià Francesc, Grau Jaume, Guayta Rafael, Castellví-Bel Sergi, Andreu Montserrat
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Common low-penetrance genetic variants have been consistently associated with colorectal cancer risk. AIM: To determine if these genetic variants are associated also with adenoma susceptibility and may improve selection of patients with increased risk for advanced adenomas and/or multiplicity (≥ 3 adenomas). METHODS: We selected 1,326 patients with increased risk for advanced adenomas and/or...
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