The C/C-13910 genotype of adult-type hypolactasia is associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer in the Finnish population.

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The role of nutrition in the pathogenesis of colorectal cancer is not fully understood. Milk products are an essential part of human nutrition in Western countries. Absorption of lactose, the main sugar of milk, is regulated by the activity of the lactase enzyme in the gut wall...

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Main Authors:	Rasinperä, H, Forsblom, C, Enattah, N, Halonen, P, Salo, K, Victorzon, M, Mecklin, J, Järvinen, H, Enholm, S, Sellick, G, Alazzouzi, H, Houlston, R, Robinson, J, Groop, P, Tomlinson, I, Schwartz, S, Aaltonen, L, Järvelä, I
Format:	Journal article
Language:	English
Published:	2005

The C/C-13910 genotype of adult-type hypolactasia is associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer in the Finnish population.

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