Statin use is associated with a reduced incidence of colorectal cancer: a colonoscopy-controlled case–control study

Statin use is associated with a reduced incidence of colorectal cancer: a colonoscopy-controlled case–control study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The aetiology of colorectal cancer (CRC) remains elusive in the majority of cases. There is experimental evidence to show that HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) may inhibit proliferation and induce cause apoptosis in CRC cells a...

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Main Authors: Broughton Thomas, Sington Jamie, Beales Ian LP
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-04-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Aspirin
Chemoprevention
Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA reductase inhibitors
Colorectal adenocarcinoma
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-230X/12/36

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