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Gut microbiome associated with APC gene mutation in patients with intestinal adenomatous polyps.
International journal of biological sciences - 1 Jan 2020
Liang Siyuan, Mao Yan, Liao Ming, Xu Yansong, Chen Yingchun, Huang Xiaoliang, Wei Chuangyi, Wu Changtao, Wang Qiuyan, Pan Xiaoyan, Tang Weizhong
Abstract excerpt
Background: The 'adenoma-carcinoma sequence' is a well-recognized model of colorectal cancer (CRC) development. However, the interaction between gut microbiota and genetic variation in the initiation of CRC is not clear. Our study attempts to demonstrate the relationship between gut microbiota and host genetics in patients with intestinal adenomatous polyps. Method: The entire exon region of the APC gene was...
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