Identification of a genetic locus controlling bacteria-driven colitis and associated cancer through effects on innate inflammation.
Chronic inflammation of the intestine has been associated with an elevated risk of developing colorectal cancer. Recent association studies have highlighted the role of genetic predisposition in the etiology of colitis and started to unravel its complexity. However, the genetic factors influencing t...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2012
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