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Germline Variants and Risk for Pancreatic Cancer: A Systematic Review and Emerging Concepts.
Pancreas - 1 Sept 2018
Zhan Wei, Shelton Celeste A, Greer Phil J, Brand Randall E, Whitcomb David C
Abstract excerpt
Pancreatic cancer requires many genetic mutations. Combinations of underlying germline variants and environmental factors may increase the risk of cancer and accelerate the oncogenic process. We systematically reviewed, annotated, and classified previously reported pancreatic cancer-associated germline variants in established risk genes. Variants were scored using multiple criteria and binned by evidence for...
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