Germline variation in inflammation-related pathways and risk of Barrett’s esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma
Objective: <br/> Esophageal adenocarcinoma (EA) incidence has risen sharply in Western countries over recent decades. Local and systemic inflammation is considered an important contributor to EA pathogenesis. Established risk factors for EA and its precursor, Barrett’s esophagus (BE), include...
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BMJ Publishing Group
2016
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