Genetic and lifestyle influence on telomere length and subsequent risk of colon cancer in a case control study

International Journal of Molecular Epidemiology and Genetics

Andrew J Pellatt¹ 

关键词: TERT;    MEN1;    RECQL5;    MRE11A;    TNKS;    Colorectal cancer;    telomere length;   

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学科分类：流行病学

来源: e-Century Publishing Corporation

【 摘 要 】

BackgroundTelomeres cap the ends of chromosomes and help maintain genomic stability and integrity. Telomere length (TL) has been linked to a number of diseases, including a variety of cancers; however, the association between TL and risk for colorectal cancer is unclear.

【 授权许可】

CC BY-NC