Altered Gene Expression in Normal Colonic Mucosa of Individuals With Polyps of the Colon

200530 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Chunyi Hao · California Pacific Medical Center

Dan H. Moore · California Pacific Medical Center

Yanek S. Y. Chiu · California Pacific Medical Center

Patrick Wong · California Pacific Medical Center

James L. Bennington · California Pacific Medical Center

Andrew Smith · California Pacific Medical Center

Ling‐Chun Chen

Abstract

Alterations in gene expression patterns in morphologically normal-appearing colonic mucosa are associated with the presence of adenomatous polyps. Prospective studies will be required to determine whether these alterations in gene expression can be used to predict risk of developing colon cancer.

Topics & Keywords

Genetic factors in colorectal cancer Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection Colorectal Cancer Treatments and Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Diseases of the Colon & Rectum

Volume 48, Issue 12, pp. 2329-2335

DOI: 10.1007/s10350-005-0153-2

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