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AOM-induced mouse colon tumors do not express full-length APC protein.
Carcinogenesis - 1 Dec 1997
Maltzman T, Whittington J, Driggers L, Stephens J, Ahnen D
Abstract excerpt
While evidence in both sporadic and inherited human colorectal cancer and MIN mice implicate the tumor suppressor gene, APC, in the causation of colorectal carcinogenesis, this gene has not been confirmed to be involved in rodent chemically-induced colon cancer models (RCCM). These experimental models are widely used to elucidate mechanisms involved in colon carcinogenesis (initiation, promotion and progression)...
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