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Detecting APC Gene Mutations in Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP).
Current protocols in human genetics - 11 Jan 2017
Nallamilli Babi Ramesh Reddy, Hegde Madhuri
Abstract excerpt
Hereditary forms of colorectal cancer (CRC) account for up to 5% of total cases. Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is an autosomal dominant condition affecting nearly 1 in 5000 people and accounts for only about 1% of all CRCs. It is characterized by the progressive development of hundreds to thousands of adenomatous colon polyps. The gene associated with FAP (APC) contains 15 coding exons. The mutation...
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