Origin, development and therapy of colorectal cancer from the perspective of a biologist and an oncologist

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The intestinal epithelium, a rapidly renewing tissue, is characterized by a continuous cell turnover that occurs through a well-coordinated process of cell proliferation and differentiation. This dynamic is crucial for the long-term function of the gastrointestinal tract. Disruption of this process can lead to colorectal carcinoma, a common malignancy worldwide. The first part of the review focuses on the...

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