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Genetic Variations in Leptin and Leptin Receptor and Susceptibility to Colorectal Cancer and Obesity
13 Jun 2016
Abstract excerpt
Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer and the fourth leading cause of cancer-related mortality around the world. Objectives: With regard to the role of obesity in colorectal cancer (CRC) and the role of leptin in obesity, we investigated whether leptin (LEP) and leptin receptor (LEPR) gene variants are associated with CRC risk. Patients and Methods: We evaluated LEP...
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