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Genetic Predisposition to Colorectal Cancer: How Many and Which Genes to Test?
International journal of molecular sciences - 21 Jan 2023
Rebuzzi Francesca, Ulivi Paola, Tedaldi Gianluca
Abstract excerpt
Colorectal cancer is one of the most common tumors, and genetic predisposition is one of the key risk factors in the development of this malignancy. Lynch syndrome and familial adenomatous polyposis are the best-known genetic diseases associated with hereditary colorectal cancer. However, some other genetic disorders confer an increased risk of colorectal cancer, such as Li-Fraumeni syndrome (TP53 gene),...
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