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CFTR and colorectal cancer susceptibility: an urgent need for further studies.
Trends in cancer - 1 Oct 2024
Spelier S, Derksen S, Hofland R, Beekman J M, Yetkin-Arik B
Abstract excerpt
Mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene result in cystic fibrosis, a multiorgan disease characterized by aberrant epithelial cell fluid secretion. Recent studies describe a connection between CFTR malfunctioning and a heightened susceptibility to colorectal cancer (CRC). Here, we outline these links and suggest directions for further studies.
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