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The molecular basis of colorectal carcinogenesis.

Authors :
Shattuck-Brandt RL
DuBois RN
Source :
Current opinion in gastroenterology [Curr Opin Gastroenterol] 1999 Jan; Vol. 15 (1), pp. 3-8.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

The development of colorectal neoplasms can be characterized by an ordered series of events that are referred to as the dysplasia-carcinoma sequence. These histologic changes occur as a result of genetic alterations in proto-oncogenes and tumor-suppressor genes. This review emphasizes important studies characterizing the role of four genes, APC, Cox-2, DCC/Smad4, and the mismatch repair genes, in colorectal carcinogenesis.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0267-1379
Volume :
15
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Current opinion in gastroenterology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
17023910
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/00001574-199901000-00002