Validation of epigenetic markers to identify colitis associated cancer: Results of module 1 of the ENDCAP-C studyResearch in context
Background: Chronic inflammation caused by ulcerative colitis (UC) causes a pro-neoplastic drive in the inflamed colon, leading to a markedly greater risk of invasive malignancy compared to the general population. Despite surveillance protocols, 50% of cases proceed to cancer before neoplasia is det...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2019-01-01
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Series: | EBioMedicine |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352396418305383 |