[Molecular biological background of FAP and HNPCC, and treatment strategies of both diseases depend upon genetic information].

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[Molecular biological background of FAP and HNPCC, and treatment strategies of both diseases depend upon genetic information].

Nihon Geka Gakkai zasshi - 1 Jun 1998

Baba S

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Recent advancement of molecular biology disclose responsible genes of FAP(familial adenomatous polyposis) and HNPCC(hereditary non polyposis colorectal cancer). Gardner Syndrome is now categorized as subtype of FAP. Turcot Syndrome is now known as a heterogeneous disease. Turcot Syndrome caused b...

Topics

Adenomatous Polyposis Coli
Bacterial Proteins
Colorectal Neoplasms, Hereditary Nonpolyposis
DNA-Binding Proteins
Gardner Syndrome
Genes, APC
Genotype
Humans
Mutation
Phenotype
Repressor Proteins

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