Genetic factors in colorectal cancer
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This cluster of papers focuses on the comprehensive molecular characterization, genetic testing, and hereditary syndromes related to colorectal cancer. It explores topics such as microsatellite instability, DNA mismatch repair, Lynch syndrome, adjuvant chemotherapy, and the molecular basis of polyposis syndromes. The research also delves into the implications for cancer risk assessment and management.
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Lynch syndrome; microsatellite instability; familial adenomatous polyposis; hereditary colorectal cancer; MLH1; mismatch repair deficiency; DNA mismatch repair; MSH2; mismatch repair genes; Peutz-Jeghers syndrome; MSH6; APC gene; PMS2; sporadic colorectal cancer; APC mutation; early-onset colorectal cancer; hamartomatous polyps; microsatellite instability-high; familial colorectal cancer; Gardner syndrome; Amsterdam criteria; adenoma-carcinoma sequence; juvenile polyposis syndrome; mucocutaneous pigmentation; MLH1 promoter methylation
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Morton address: 36248975443158378 · morton4x16-v1
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